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Karnataka's Health Minister exposes alarming drug price markups, with some cancer and AIDS medications costing up to 70 times their procurement price. A national study is proposed to compare MRP, manufacturer prices, and patient billing for high-value medicines and medical devices. This revelation raises concerns about healthcare affordability and transparency in India.
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