Rajitha hints at slashing prices of more essential drugs

Rajitha hints at slashing prices of more essential drugs

February 8, 2019   02:33 pm

Prices of another 27 essential drugs will be reduced, says the Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Rajitha Senaratne.

The minister said the number of price-regulated essential drugs will amount to 100 accordingly.

He mentioned this addressing an event held this morning (08), to mark the commencement of establishing the new storage complex for the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation in Ratmalana.

Reportedly, Minister Senaratne had then joined for an observation visit at the corporation.

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