Prices of 390 anti-cancer drugs slashed by up to 87 per cent: Check full list here Read In Hindi

Prices of at least 38 medicines like Bendamustine, Bortezomib and Pemetrexed have been cut down by 75 per cent and more. 

Reported by: India TV News Desk, New Delhi [ Published on: March 08, 2019 19:50 IST ]

Prices of 390 anti-cancer drugs slashed by up to 87 per cent: Check full list here

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority today issued a list of 390 anti-cancer drugs which will be available at a cheaper rate for patients. 

The prices of the listed drugs have been cut by up to 87 per cent by the pharmaceutical body. 

Prices of at least 38 medicines like Bendamustine, Bortezomib and Pemetrexed have been cut down by 75 per cent and more. 

390 out of 426 anti-cancer drugs (91%) show price reduction through Trade Margin rationalisation.

It is estimated that the savings due to a reduction in prices would be approximately Rs 800 crore. 

Chec list of cheaper anti-cancer drugs here

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