India's proposed US $5.4-billion “free medicine for all” policy promises to be a game-
changer for the lives of millions of poor and vulnerable people, many of whom cannot afford …

An average 15% per annum rise in the cost of medicines across India this past decade has
seen drug prices double in some cases and triple in others. For the 32% of Indians living …

Abstract Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana was launched on 2 nd October
2011, by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot. Formally called the …

India has outlined its commitment to achieving universal health coverage and several states
in India are rolling out strategies to support this aim. In 2011, Rajasthan implemented an …

When we consider that expenditure on medicines in India accounts for 50% to 80% of
treatment costs, India's pharmaceutical success has clearly not translated into availability or …

Background Access to medicines has been listed as one of the six health systems building
blocks, and rational drug use as a key ingredient of desirable health policies. In India …

The fundamental importance of ensuring access to medicines, particularly for the poor, is
reflected in MDG 8 however remains poor in many low and middle income countries …

Abstract The NHP (National Health Policy) 2017 further aggravates the situation, marking a
clear shift which now allows the private sector to gain a heavy hand in the public health care …

Background Access to free essential medicines is a critical component of universal health
coverage. However availability of essential medicines is poor in India with more than two …

India's pharmaceuticals industry has propelled the country into being the 'global pharmacy
of the south', exporting life-saving drugs to developing countries and supplying quality drugs …