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The cap trims what the chain adds, but for the newest cancer drugs, who decides the price in the first place?The cap trims what the chain adds, but for the newest cancer drugs, who decides the price in the first place?The cap trims what the chain adds, but for the newest cancer drugs, who decides the price in the first place?

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Policy and law · Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 6 to 7 min

When Your Data Leaks, Will Anyone Tell You? India’s DPDP Act Explained

In today’s episode of Pharma Explained, by Pharma Now, we cover a deep dive and another story shaping Indian and global pharma.

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NOV7

Policy and law

When Your Data Leaks, Will Anyone Tell You? India’s DPDP Act Explained

In today’s episode of Pharma Explained, by Pharma Now, we cover a deep dive and another story shaping Indian and global pharma.

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NOV6

Science and industry

Why Are Cancer Drug Prices Falling, and Who Misses Out on a $40 HIV Shot?

NPPA caps cancer-drug trade margins at 30%, slashing 543 brand MRPs up to 90%; plus Dr. Reddy’s lenacapavir nod and access gaps. (148 chars)

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