Supreme Court Questions High Medicine Prices At Corporate Hospitals | Essential Drugs Pricing

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns over the pricing of essential medicines at corporate hospitals, questioning why patients are often required to purchase drugs through in-house pharmacies at significantly higher prices. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandip Mehta has sought answers from the government and the healthcare sector on the gap between retailer prices and MRP. The court also questioned the distinction between essential and non-essential medicines. Aneesha Mathur, India Today, brings the latest details on the Supreme Court hearing and what could follow when the matter comes up again on October 12. Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel Business Today.