Peru, medicines priced out of reach

Posted on February 2, 2011 • Filed under: Business, Latin America Health, Peru, Social Issues

When the price of medicines for treating cancer soared by up to 64 percent in 2010, the Peruvian government set up a watchdog commission that will also monitor prices of drugs for diabetes and HIV/AIDS. The Directorate General of Medicines, Supplies and Drugs (DIGEMID) told IPS that the commission’s functions would be extended to other products that also enjoy tariff- and tax-free status, but are still priced beyond the reach of the general population. Read Article

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