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Cancer bills fall from Monday: 137 drugs cut, some by 96%, ₹3,502 crore saved a year
Revised prices for 137 anti-cancer drugs take effect on Monday after the NPPA capped trade margins at 30% of the maximum retail price. Seventy-six companies have cut prices on 1,225 formulations, with 600 brands down more than half and the steepest cut at 96.45%. Estimated annual savings: ₹3,502.31 crore.
Cancer medicines to cost up to 70% less as Centre caps trade margin at 30%
The government has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines at 30%, with revised prices taking effect from November 9, 2026. The maximum retail price of some medicines could fall by up to 70%, the government said.