Drug Prices

Drug prices to be slashed as pricing policy comes into effect

From July, more than 300 essential medicines will cost 20 to 25 per cent less, as the new national pricing policy comes into effect. How will this affect us and why are some calling it an eyewash? ...

SC slams govt for not controlling prices of essential drugs

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the government for being 'non-committal' on including essential drugs within the ambit of its price control measures. According to the apex court, the government has not taken any steps in checking the pricing of drugs in the country. Earlier, the court had asked the government not to alter the existing pricing system for essential medicines. Rebuking the government, the Supreme Court said...