Cancer Medicines Cheaper: GST Council Cuts Tax on 33 Lifesaving Drugs

The rate on spectacles and corrective goggles has been slashed from 28% to 5%, while medical oxygen, thermometers, and surgical instruments will now be taxed at 5% instead of the earlier 12–18%. In addition, the GST on medical, dental, and veterinary devices has been cut from 18% to 5%, significantly reducing costs across a wide spectrum of healthcare services and products. For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below: