Drug price caps bring savings for cancer patients in Bengaluru, but gaps in care access remain

Drug price caps are expected to bring substantial cost reductions for cancer patients in Bengaluru. Dr Poovanma C U, head of breast oncology at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, noted that a 100 mg bevacizumab injection vial falls from about ₹21,768 to ₹5,930. She also mentioned that the anastrozole saving is about ₹1,868/month. However, experts cautioned that gaps remain regarding coverage, high-cost patented drugs, and the overall cost of treatment, including scans and hospital stays.