Cancer drugs to get cheaper at Karunya pharmacies in Kerala

Cancer drugs to get cheaper at Karunya pharmacies in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major relief to patients, the state government has decided to sell expensive cancer drugs through Karunya community pharmacy without taking any profit. As many as 800 types of medicines, including drugs used after organ transplant surgeries, will be made available through ‘zero-profit’ sale at Karunya outlets, said Health Minister Veena George. The decision would further reduce the cost of medicines supplied through Karunya Pharmacy, which takes up to 12% profit…
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Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/kerala/2024/Jun/29/zero-profit-sale-cancer-drugs-to-get-cheaper-at-karunya-pharmacies-in-kerala