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More competition, not price controls, is key to cheaper medicines, says pharma expert

Reported by Cnbctv18 12 Oct 2026, 9:10 pm IST 1 min read

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As the Supreme Court questions gaps in medicine price regulation, former pharma counsel Murali Neelakantan argues that competition, distribution margins and government procurement deserve greater attention.

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Section: India
Topics: Courts & law
First reported by: Cnbctv18
Reporter: swapnil deshpande
Published: Monday, 12 October 2026, 9:10 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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