Medicine Prices Increased By 15Pc Since Govt’s Deregulation Policy, Not 32Pc: PPMA

The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) Clarified That Medicine Prices Have Risen By 15 Percent Since The Government Introduced Its Deregulation Policy, Contradicting Claims Of A 32 Percent Increase. PPMA Emphasized That The Price Hikes Are Within Reasonable Limits And Are Mainly Attributable To Rising Costs Of Raw Materials, Production, And Distribution. The Association Urged Media And Policymakers To Avoid Exaggerations, Noting That The Industry Continues To Strive For Affordability And Accessibility Of Essential Medicines For The Public. The Statement Highlights The Ongoing Debate Over Healthcare Costs And Government Regulatory Measures In Pakistan.