Maharashtra FDA flags hospitals overcharging up to 2,841% on medical consumables

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief has urged the central government to address what officials are calling a 'permissible gap' in medical pricing. Hospitals across the country may be charging patients up to 2,841% more than the actual cost of commonly used medical consumables. The concern was raised as a systemic issue, highlighting how current regulations allow significant price markups on everyday hospital supplies. The Maharashtra FDA chief's appeal to the Centre seeks intervention to close this pricing loophole and protect patients from excessive medical bills.