New Delhi,27th March 2025: After a rise in the prices of essential goods, the healthcare sector is now facing an increase in the cost of critical medicines.

The central government has decided to raise the prices of various life-saving drugs, including antibiotics, and those used to treat cancer, diabetes, and heart diseases. Reports indicate that the prices of these medicines could increase by up to 1.7%. This price hike is expected to significantly impact patients relying on these drugs for their treatment.