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Cancer drug prices may fall as government plans 30% trade margin cap

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What happened

The Indian government has announced plans to cap trade margins on all types of cancer drugs.

This decision aims to make cancer medications more affordable and accessible, potentially reducing prices by up to 70%.

Key facts

  • This decision aims to make cancer medications more affordable and accessible, potentially reducing prices by up to 70%.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:29 UTC.

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