Federal Minister for National Health Abdul Qadir Patel has said that the cabinet has approved a reduction in the prices of 20 medicines by 30%. The federal health minister said that fixing the prices of 54 new medicines has also been approved, these new medicines will be used in cancer and various diseases.
According to the statement released by the National Ministry of Health, he said that reducing the prices of medicines used in various diseases is another step towards providing relief to the people.
He said that the prices of medicines used in blood pressure, cancer and eye diseases have been reduced.
The federal minister said that fixing the prices of 54 new drugs has also been approved, these new drugs will be used in cancer and various diseases, the government is determined to ensure effective measures to provide relief to the people.
Abdul Qadir Patel said that the cabinet has approved reduction in prices of 20 medicines, most of which have been reduced by up to 30%.
He criticized the previous government and said that in the past the PTI government increased the prices of medicines by 700%.
He said that DRAP is committed to promoting a system of merit and transparency, ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality medicines for the welfare of the people is our top priority.
He said that practical steps are being taken to improve the health sector, serving the people and providing them with medical facilities is our real mission.
