HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldCentre Caps Prices of 137 Anti-Cancer Drugs Saving Rs 3,502 Crore
The National Pharmaceutical Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins on the maximum retail price of 137 anti-cancer drugs, estimated to save consumers Rs 3,502 crore annually. The decision, based on expert committee recommendations from the Directorate General of Health Services, will take effect from November 9, 2026. The price cap includes immunotherapy and other key cancer drugs, with margins applying to upcoming launches as well.
Deccan Herald·


