Kerala HC judgment gives Centre another route to tackle high-priced patented medicines
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Key takeaway
Kerala High Court enables Indian government to use patented medicines for public health under Section 100.
- Step 1 · The triggerKerala High Court clarifies that the Indian government can authorise use of patented medicines for public health under Section 100 of the Patents Act
- Step 2 · Knock-onthe government can issue notifications allowing generic manufacturers to produce or import patented drugs, increasing supply and competition
- Step 3 · Reaches youincreased supply and competition drive down prices of affected medicines, reducing procurement costs for healthcare SMEs
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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