Karnataka orders actual medicine costs on patient bills

Karnataka has mandated that hospitals and medicine retailers display the actual procurement cost, maximum retail price, and patient charge on bills starting November 1. The state’s Food Safety and Drugs Administration issued the directive to improve billing transparency and address pricing gaps. The order applies to all healthcare institutions and licensed retailers, requiring itemized bills that list specific product details and costs.

Source: Karnataka orders actual medicine costs on patient bills — India Today

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