Government cuts prices of 157 generic drugs by average 20-30 pct
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Ministry of Health said it has cut the prices of 157 generic drug items by an average of 20-30 pct.
The decision, effective Oct 1, was taken to improve the affordability of generic drugs to the poor, the ministry was quoted by AFP as saying in a statement.
The government determines the upper limit generic drug prices.
The ministry also said it has added 85 new items to its generic drugs list.
"The decision was aimed at broadening the range of (cheaper) drugs the public can access," it said.
The generic drug price cuts are the second this year, following reductions of 5-30 pct in early August. (*)
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October 5, 2006
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