Which medicines are going to be costlier from April 2024?
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The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued a notification announcing that prices for essential medicines would rise beginning April 1.
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The list includes crucial drugs like Amoxicillin, Amphotericin B, Benzoyl peroxide, Cefadroxil, Cetirizine, Dexamethasone.
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Fluconazole, Folic Acid, Heparin, Ibuprofen and Pain killers like Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Mefenamic acid, Paracetmol, Morphine will become expensive from today.
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Antidotes, like activated Charcoal, D-Penicillamine, Nalaxone, Snake venom antiserum, will also become costly.
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Antibiotics like Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Benzylpenicillin, Cefadroxil, Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone.
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Covid management medications will also cost higher starting today.