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Revised MRPs of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations come into effect; consumers to save ₹3,540 crore/year

Revised MRPs of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations come into effect; consumers to save ₹3,540 crore/year

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Revised MRPs of 1,364 anti‑cancer formulations took effect on Monday, projected to save consumers about Rs 3,540.38 crore per year. The Department of Pharmaceuticals reported that 679 brands saw price cuts exceeding 50%, with the biggest reduction of 96.45%. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is the agency overseeing the pricing.

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    According to the Ministry, 85 pharmaceutical companies have reported revised MRPs for 1,364 anti-cancer formulations across 121 drugs as of November 8, 2026

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    New Delhi: Revised Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations have come into effect from Monday, a move projected to save consumers an estimated Rs 3,540.38 crore annually, according to an official release. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), functioning under…

    — Orissa Post

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According to the Ministry, 85 pharmaceutical companies have reported revised MRPs for 1,364 anti-cancer formulations across 121 drugs as of November 8, 2026

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  1. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Prices of 1,364 anti-cancer drug formulations revised, consumers set to save Rs 3,540 crore annually

    NEW DELHI: Revised Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations have come into effect from Monday, a move projected to save consumers an estimated Rs 3,540.38 crore annually, according to an official release. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), functioning under…

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  3. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Revised MRPs of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations come into effect; consumers to save Rs 3,540 cr/year

    New Delhi: Revised Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations have come into effect from Monday, a move projected to save consumers an estimated Rs 3,540.38 crore annually, according to an official release. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), functioning under…

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  7. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

    Revised MRPs of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations come into effect; consumers to save ₹3,540 crore/year

    According to the Ministry, 85 pharmaceutical companies have reported revised MRPs for 1,364 anti-cancer formulations across 121 drugs as of November 8, 2026

    Read at The Hindu ↗
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  9. DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group

    Revised MRPs of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations come into effect; patients to save Rs 3,540 cr/year

    NEW DELHI: Revised Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations have come into effect from Monday, a move projected to save consumers an estimated Rs 3,540.38 crore annually, according to an official release. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), functioning under…

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