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Supreme Court Slams Centre Over Exorbitant Medicine Prices
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:00 PM
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The Supreme Court criticized the Centre for overpricing medicines, questioning the justification for such high costs.
The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval of the Centre's policies regarding medicine pricing. During a recent hearing, the court questioned the government's justification for the exorbitant costs of essential medicines, using the phrase 'can you justify this loot?' This sharp rebuke highlights the growing concern over the affordability of healthcare in India.