Availability, Affordability, and Variations in Price of GI Cancer Medicines in Nepal

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Ramila Shilpakar · National Academy of Medical Sciences

Brian Shkabari · Cancer Care South East

Bibek Acharya · National Academy of Medical Sciences

Nirmal Lamichhane · B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital

Bishnu Dutta Paudel · Civil Service Hospital

Mukesh Yadav · B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital

Guru Sharan Sah

Abstract

GI cancer drug access in Nepal is limited by low availability and significant price variation. Intrahospital and interhospital price disparities may influence patients to seek out different prices across institutions to avoid financial toxicity, adding logistical burden. Price regulation, transparency, and local manufacturing are needed to improve equitable access to cancer medicines.

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Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

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Published in: JCO Global Oncology

Volume 11, Issue 11, pp. e2500328-e2500328

DOI: 10.1200/go-25-00328

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