GST reduction on medicines and medical devices for affordable healthcare

Key changes:

  • Reduction of GST from 12% to nil on 33 lifesaving drugs and medicines, and from 5% to nil on 3 lifesaving drugs and medicines used for the treatment of cancer, rare diseases, and other severe chronic conditions
  • Reduction of GST on all other drugs and medicines from 12% to 5%
  • Reduction of GST from 18% to 5% on various medical apparatus and devices used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes, or for physical or chemical analysis
  • Reduction of GST from 12% to 5% on various medical equipment and supplies, such as wadding, gauze, bandages, diagnostic kits and reagents, blood glucose monitoring systems (glucometers), and other medical devices
  • Reduction in GST from 12% to 5% for job work services in relation to goods falling under Chapter 30  

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