137 Cancer Medicines to Get Cheaper: NPPA Caps Trade Margin at 30%, Retail Prices Down by Up to 70% from 9 November 2026
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped the trade margin on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%. Retail prices of several essential medicines are said to fall by up to 70%. The new lower rate takes effect from 9 November 2026.
What Is the Decision
Trade margin is the amount added to a medicine's price at the wholesale and retail levels. NPPA has capped it at 30% on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs, which lowers the price reaching patients.
Who Benefits
- Patients undergoing cancer treatment.
- Families bearing the cost of long treatment.
- People buying medicines through hospitals and schemes like Jan Aushadhi.
How to Check the New Rate
- See revised rates on the NPPA website.
- Verify the correct price on the Pharma Sahi Daam mobile app.
- After 9 November ask the chemist to bill at the new rate and always take the bill.
- Complain to the concerned department if charged above the fixed rate.
Please Note
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many medicines get cheaper?
137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs.
From when is the new rate?
9 November 2026.
Where to check the right price?
The NPPA website or the Pharma Sahi Daam app.
Note: This information is written in our own words from various news reports and public notices, as of 1 November 2026. Prices and rules may differ by city, state and bank. It is not investment, legal or medical advice. For final information, check the official website of the department or company concerned. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
