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The government has constituted a high power committee to monitor the pricing of medicines and healthcare products. It will be headed by;
A)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B)
Ministry of Human Resource Development
C)
NITI Aayog
D)
Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer :   NITI Aayog


The government has constituted a high power committee to monitor the pricing of medicines and healthcare products. The committee will be headed by a Niti Aayog member (Health). It will be tasked with recommending price controls and monitoring the prices of specific drugs and health products to ensure their affordability. The Standing Committee on Affordable Medicines and Health Products (SCAMHP) will be the recommending body to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). The committee will also include the chief economic adviser and other policymakers.

Published On : July 10, 2021
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