Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs in India
Summary
- Chemotherapy drugs like cisplatin and carboplatin are in short supply in India
- The main reason is the increase in price of platinum, a key raw material
- Shipping constraints through West Asia have also restricted raw material imports
Key Facts
- · Platinum is the core raw material used in cisplatin and carboplatin
- · Prices of platinum have more than doubled
- · Government has raised price caps to address the issue
- · Shortage persists despite government intervention
Why it matters
The shortage of chemotherapy drugs has significant implications for public health in India
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