Episode 19
Where are Indian patients getting their cancer drugs from?
There is practically no price control in India on patented cancer drugs that promise higher chances for survival
January 23, 202312m 32s
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Show Notes
Despite winning the 'pharmacy of the world,' two out of five cancer patients in India have to borrow money and sell their assets to get treatment.
The price of many innovative patented oncology drugs in India are as high as in developed countries making them inaccessible for a large section of patients.
Where are Indian cancer patients turning to for cheaper cancer medicines?
Tune in to find out.
Topics
cancercancer drugsbusiness newsThe Ken