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Panama Cuts Medicine Prices by 50%: Pharmacy Union Supports

1/6/2025

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The National Union of Pharmacy Owners in Panama is rallying behind the government's bold initiative to slash prices on 20 essential medicines by as much as 50%. They stress the importance of transparency and quality assurance, aiming to foster competition that will ultimately support vulnerable patients and curb pricing abuses in the market.

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The National Union of Pharmacy Owners in Panama is rallying behind the government's bold initiative to slash prices on 20 essential medicines by as much as 50%. They stress the importance of transparency and quality assurance, aiming to foster competition that will ultimately support vulnerable patients and curb pricing abuses in the market.