Health · New Delhi, India · October 24, 2026

India cuts prices of 137 cancer drugs

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 23, 3:00 AM ET

India will lower the prices of 137 cancer drugs from next month. The move follows a supreme court case brought by a retired bank clerk who could not afford her medicine. The court described the mark-ups as "extortion."

Why it matters

Cheaper drugs could help millions of Indian families avoid financial ruin after a cancer diagnosis.

Background

Many poorer patients in India skip cancer treatment because of cost. The case was filed in 2022.

The story so far

1. Oct 23India cuts prices of 137 cancer drugs after Supreme Court case
2. Oct 24India cuts prices of 137 cancer drugs

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 23, 3:00 AM ET

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