Soaring drug prices burden patients

Soaring drug prices burden patients

A sharp surge in petroleum prices has rippled through the economy, driving up the cost of essential goods, including life-saving medicines, and placing immense strain on patients and low-income households. The impact has been particularly severe for people suffering from chronic illnesses, as the prices of critical drugs such as insulin have soared beyond the reach of many. Private pharmaceutical companies have increased the prices of several me…