'Cancer Medicine Sold At ₹ 27,000 Though Retailer Cost Is 2700; Patients Extorted' : Supreme Court Flags Gaps In Drug Price Control
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Summary
The Court was shocked to note the huge markup of over ten times in the prices of medicines, and asked why the authorities were silent.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceLiveLaw
PublishedTuesday, 22 September 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
20 million central + state government employees
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight