[india-drug] Re: Medicine prices of few generics to decrease(5)

["MIRA DESAI" <desaimirak@yahoo.co.in>]

Medicine prices of few generics to decrease(5)
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Dear all,

  yes,I agree with Dr Kotwani that if the margin between the wholesaler and retailer is reduced the medicine prices will be reduced. Recently it appeared in "The Times of India" that 5 public sector unit had reduced the profit margin  for HIV drugs which will reduce the prices upto 25-30%. We really appreciate the move. What about 'early workings' of patented drugs ?For life saving drugs - it will encourage generic market competition,provide early access to generic essential drugs and increase the affordability of medicines for the consumers.

  Dr Mira Desai
  Professor
  B J Medical College,
  Ahmedabad
MIRA DESAI <desaimirak@yahoo.co.in>