Peshawar, April 12 -- A sharp surge in the prices of essential medicines, including insulin, has sparked serious concern among patients and healthcare professionals in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The steep increases are expected to disproportionately affect vulnerable populations already grappling with rising living costs, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, the most troubling hike involves insulin, a life-saving medication for diabetes management. The cost of an insulin injection device has more than doubled, rising from Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 2,200 to PKR 4,720. This dramatic escalation is likely to place immense financial strain on thousands of diabetic patients who depend on regular doses to maintain stable ...