Pakistan has recorded a significant rise in medicine prices after deregulation policies allowed pharmaceutical companies to independently set rates for non-essential drugs. A new survey conducted by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan shows that overall medicine costs have increased sharply over the past two years, raising concerns about healthcare affordability and patient access. According […]
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Medicine prices rose 15%, not 32%, says PPMA
ISLAMABAD: Medicine prices in Pakistan have increased by 15 percent since the government introduced its deregulation policy. The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) clarified that the recent 32 percent claim was misleading. The actual rise reflects price changes only after February 2024, not cumulative increases over the past two years. According to the PPMA, the […]