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The prices of more than 900 essential medicines have gone up by 6% from April 1, putting additional pressure on crores of people across India.\n<\/p>\n
These aren\u2019t luxury items but necessary medications used daily for treating common and serious health issues like diabetes, blood pressure, asthma, infections, and heart diseases. For people suffering from chronic conditions, even a \u20b91\u20132 hike per dose adds up quickly, turning into a monthly burden of \u20b91500 to \u20b92000.\n<\/p>\n
Also Read \u2013 Bengaluru Techie Protest Against Wife\u2019s Torture<\/a><\/p>\n The hike, approved based on last year\u2019s Wholesale Price Index, affects everyday medicines like paracetamol, metformin, amlodipine, salbutamol inhalers, and even vitamin supplements.\n<\/p>\n While the government allows these annual revisions, the real cost is being paid by those who can least afford it\u2014families that are now forced to choose between food, transport, and life-saving medications.\n<\/p>\n Also Read \u2013 Viral Podcast: Actress Forces Husband; Not a Rape?<\/a><\/p>\n Doctors are warning that this price rise may push patients towards skipping doses or turning to unsafe, unregulated alternatives, which only makes their health worse in the long term.\n<\/p>\n Public healthcare programs and affordable outlets like Jan Aushadhi are also likely to feel the pressure, reducing access for the most vulnerable sections of society. The situation is particularly alarming for those who need long-term medication such as cancer patients, transplant recipients, and people with cardiovascular diseases.\n<\/p>\n