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Karnataka Hospitals to Disclose Medicine Costs in Bills from Nov 1
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:36 PM
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Karnataka Health Minister Basavaraj Khader announced that hospitals must list both purchase prices and MRP of medicines on patient bills starting November 1 to ensure transparency.
Karnataka Health Minister Basavaraj Khader has directed all hospitals in the state to disclose the purchase price and Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of medicines on patient bills effective from November 1. The move aims to bring greater transparency in healthcare billing practices across the state.
According to the directive, hospitals are required to clearly mention the cost at which medicines were procured alongside the MRP. This measure is intended to help patients understand the exact costs involved in their treatment and prevent potential overcharging.
The announcement was made by Khader, highlighting the government's focus on regulating medical expenses and ensuring fair pricing for essential drugs. The new guidelines will apply to hospital bills generated from the specified date onwards.
According to the directive, hospitals are required to clearly mention the cost at which medicines were procured alongside the MRP. This measure is intended to help patients understand the exact costs involved in their treatment and prevent potential overcharging.
The announcement was made by Khader, highlighting the government's focus on regulating medical expenses and ensuring fair pricing for essential drugs. The new guidelines will apply to hospital bills generated from the specified date onwards.