Since the the maximum retail price is fixed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, the MA drugs are affordable. The lack of availability of medical abortion drugs is seen as a lacuna that needs serious consideration. (Representational) (Getty Images/Thinkstock) The lack of availability of medical abortion drugs is seen as a lacuna that needs serious consideration. It stated that about 79 per cent of chemists no longer stock MA drugs to avoid legal issues and excessive documentation requirements. Interestingly, even in Assam, that has the highest stocking percentage, 58 per cent chemists reported over-regulation of MA drugs.

Source: Indian Express August 19, 2020 06:56 UTC