Peshawar, April 14 -- The prices of seven essential medicines, including insulin, have risen sharply, raising fresh concerns among patients and healthcare professionals in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, according to a report by The Express Tribune (TET).

The most significant increase has been seen in insulin, a vital drug used to manage diabetes. The cost of an insulin injection device has more than doubled, increasing from Pakistani Rs 2,200 to Rs 4,720. This steep hike is likely to heavily affect thousands of diabetic patients who depend on regular insulin doses to control blood sugar levels and avoid serious health complications.

Prices of other commonly used medicines have also gone up. A pack of medicine used for indigestion and acidity has i...