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Medicine pricing in Nepal: Reforms needed for equity

Nepal's health care system faces significant hurdles, particularly in the realm of medicine pricing. In 2019, the country spent US$ 53 per capita on health, with out-of-pocket expenditures comprising a substantial 56 per cent of total health expenditures, predominantly in the private sector. In this context, the urgency for an equitable and rational medicine pricing policy cannot be overstated.

Under two percent medicines in the market tested in nine months

As drugs regulator is acutely short of staff, its lab is unable to perform timely tests.

A taste of our own medicine

Ministry of Health drafts decree to enhance cosmetics management

Out of 965 domestic production facilities, only 35 meet the standards set by ASEAN for good manufacturing practices in cosmetics.

Nepal drugs regulator to conduct on-site testing of medicines

Ensuring medicine quality remains a challenge due to chronic deficiencies at the Department of Drug Administration.