DNA Explainer: Why Govt plans to study drug pricing policies of other countries

Centre is planning to start a study on drug pricing policies of at least 10 countries, including China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the United States. This comes at a time when prices of medicines are going up and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has added to the woes. The affordability of medicines is a crucial element in availing medical treatment by all sections of the people including the poor. To make drugs accessible and affordable in India the Modi government is going to start this initiative.

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2022-01-15 11:20:00