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Economy
NPPA Cuts MRP of 1,364 Anti-Cancer Formulations from 9 November
Lower retail prices of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations took effect on 9 November 2026 after NPPA capped trade margins on 137 cancer drugs, saving Rs 3,540.38 crore.
9 November 2026 · 2 min read
National
NPPA Caps Trade Margins on 137 Anti-Cancer Drugs
NPPA has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs, so 1031 formulations turn cheaper from 9 November 2026, saving patients Rs 3,502.31 crore a year.
7 November 2026 · 2 min read
National
NPPA Revises MRP of 543 Anti-Cancer Medicine Brands
NPPA has published revised maximum retail prices for 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines, and the lower rates must be charged from 9 November 2026.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Centre Sets Up Committee to Review Pharma Marketing Practices
The Department of Pharmaceuticals formed a committee under NITI Aayog member Dr. M. Srinivas on 23 October 2026 to review the UCPMP framework.
23 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
NIPER Raebareli, AstraZeneca Tie Up for 25 Trial Sites
NIPER Raebareli and AstraZeneca India signed an MoU to build trained staff and inspection-ready clinical trial sites in 25 emerging research geographies in India.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Cancer Drug Trade Margins Capped at 30 Per Cent of MRP
The Government has capped margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at 30 per cent of MRP, a step expected to save patients Rs 2,500 crore a year.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
PRIP First Round Clears 41 Projects With Rs 1,600 Crore Aid
The Department of Pharmaceuticals approved 41 projects worth about Rs 1,600 crore in financial assistance under the first call of the PRIP scheme for pharma and MedTech.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
PRIP Scheme Adds Discovery Track With Aid up to Rs 50 Crore
The Department of Pharmaceuticals added a New Discovery track under the PRIP Scheme, giving startups and MSMEs financial assistance of up to Rs 50 crore.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Pharma PLI Draws Rs 46,744 Crore Investment, 57 Devices Made
The Department of Pharmaceuticals said its three PLI schemes drew Rs 46,744 crore in pharma investment and started production of 57 medical devices in India.
25 September 2026 · 2 min read