Cancer drugs price cap: Will your medicine get cheaper? 10 FAQs on the India's new rule

India has approved a 30% trade-margin cap on non-scheduled cancer medicines, estimating annual savings of ₹2,500 crore for patients. Which drugs could be covered, how much might prices fall, and when will the new rules take effect? Here are 10 FAQs answered.
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