Sri Lanka raises prices of many commonly used drugs

The increase in drug prices comes at a time when people are grappling with the worst economic crisis in decades.

The newly issued directive applies to 60 drugs that are in short supply. Antibiotics, over-the-counter pain relievers, heart disease and diabetes drugs are all on the list of drugs that will see price increases.

Many hospitals in Sri Lanka also had to cancel scheduled surgery due to lack of anesthetics and anesthetics.

Inflation rate in Sri Lanka stood at nearly 30% in April, marking the 7th consecutive week that inflation has reached a new record high.

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