The Guardian · Oct 23, 2026
Indian court backs price caps on cancer drugs following affordability case
India's government will reduce prices of 137 cancer drugs after a court case highlighted how high costs force patients to forgo treatment, sell land, or go into debt.
Why it matters: Drug affordability directly affects whether people can access cancer treatment and avoid financial ruin.
Keep in mind: This is a policy news report, not a study of health outcomes or drug efficacy for longevity.
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