Why it matters
The policy could lower prices for patients in India by limiting distribution and retail mark-ups, though the article does not quantify expected savings. No direct effect on U.S. patients or drug prices is identified.
DRUGS, DEVICES & RECALLS • INDIA
India caps trade mark-ups on 137 cancer drugs
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India’s drug price regulator has capped trade margins on 137 cancer drugs at 30% of their maximum retail price, excluding tax, effective November 9. The measure limits distributor and retailer mark-ups but does not directly cap manufacturers’ initial prices.
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