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Most in the Indian pharma industry are hopeful that the new National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) expected in 2020 will not be too disruptive

Nutraceuticals, which consist of vitamins and minerals, protein supplements, energy drinks and growth supplements, have clocked higher growth than prescription drugs

Industry watchers, however, say that it may lead to some pharma players opting more for medicines not falling under the drug price control regime