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UAE Ministry cuts cost of medicines by up to 68 percent

Move taken in cooperation with 97 major local and international pharmaceutical manufacturers

The price of 573 medicines has been slashed by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention by up to 68 percent.

The initiative includes medicine for diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory issues; and some paediatric problems.

The majority of the drugs have been reduced in price by over 50 percent, with discounts ranging from 47 percent through to 68 percent.

According to the ministry, the move, which has been taken in cooperation with 97 major local and international pharmaceutical manufacturers, is designed to ease the financial burden on patients and ensure everyone has access to drugs at affordable prices.

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