Drug prices

The success of healthcare reform will largely depend on whether a recent hike in the prices of those drugs deemed fundamental medication is checked on time.

The new list is being touted as a major reform initiative, as the drug prices on the list are supposed to be decided by the State, in which case they will likely guarantee lower medical bills for patients.

However, it has been reported that the prices of dozens of listed drugs have been increased manifold - some by as much as 90 percent - in recent months.