New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) has called for a balanced and evidence-based approach to discussions around the pricing of medicines and consumables in hospitals, emphasising that their price should be considered in the context of the complete healthcare delivery ecosystem and the responsibility hospitals undertake for patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Speaking on this, Dr Girdhar Gyani, Director General, AHPI, said, "Hospitals are not merely selling medicines; they are delivering comprehensive, round-the-clock clinical services, which include stocking, preparation, quality checks and safe and timely administration of the drugs, thereby ensuring desired clinical outcomes for every patient....