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NPPA Releases Revised MRP List for 543 Cancer Drug Brands
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has released a revised Maximum Retail Price (MRP) list covering 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines. The...
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The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has released a revised Maximum Retail Price (MRP) list covering 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines. The revised prices will come into effect from November 9, 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NPPA |
| Full Form | |
| Category | |
| Number of Brands | 543 |
| Revised Price | Maximum Retail Price (MRP) |
| Effective Date | 9 November 2026 |
| Objective | |
About the News
The revised MRP list aims to make cancer medicines more affordable and improve access to essential anti-cancer treatments. The NPPA regulates the prices of essential medicines to ensure their availability at reasonable rates.
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