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Supreme Court Questions Risdiplam's Skyrocketing Price in India

4/6/2025

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The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the exorbitant price of Risdiplam, currently set at Rs 6 lakhs, compared to just Rs 41,000 in Pakistan and Rs 45,000 in China. The court is demanding answers from the Centre and the drug's manufacturer, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for next week.

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The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the exorbitant price of Risdiplam, currently set at Rs 6 lakhs, compared to just Rs 41,000 in Pakistan and Rs 45,000 in China. The court is demanding answers from the Centre and the drug's manufacturer, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for next week.