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Mundhe Highlights 2,841% Surge in Hospital Consumable Prices, Calls for NPPA Review
✍️ Livemint
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:17 AM
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Consumer advocate Mundhe has brought attention to a staggering 2,841% increase in the cost of hospital consumables, urging the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority to investigate and act.
Consumer advocate Shankar Mundhe has flagged a 2,841% markup on hospital consumables, citing a sharp rise in prices that could burden patients and healthcare providers.
The surge, reported by Mundhe, points to a significant deviation from standard pricing norms and raises concerns about affordability and transparency in the medical supply chain.
Mundhe has formally requested the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to review the pricing structure, seek clarification from manufacturers, and enforce compliance with existing price controls.
If the NPPA confirms the allegations, it could trigger price caps, regulatory penalties, and a broader audit of hospital procurement practices across the country.
The surge, reported by Mundhe, points to a significant deviation from standard pricing norms and raises concerns about affordability and transparency in the medical supply chain.
Mundhe has formally requested the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to review the pricing structure, seek clarification from manufacturers, and enforce compliance with existing price controls.
If the NPPA confirms the allegations, it could trigger price caps, regulatory penalties, and a broader audit of hospital procurement practices across the country.