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Health

Govt caps margin on 137 cancer drugs; MRP to fall by up to 70%

Reported by Asianet Newsable 17 Oct 2026, 8:00 pm IST 1 min read

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The NPPA has capped trade margins for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30% to make them more affordable. The move is expected to slash MRPs by up to 70%, with revised prices effective from November 9.

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Section: Health
Topics: Health alerts
First reported by: Asianet Newsable
Reporter: asianet news central
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 8:00 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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