Risdiplam Patent Row: Supreme Court Upholds Delhi HC Orders, Dismisses Roche Appeal Against Natco Pharma

Today, On 17th October, The Supreme Court dismissed Roche’s appeal challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to restrain Natco Pharma from producing Risdiplam for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, observing it would not interfere since the High Court’s concurrent findings were interim in nature.

Supreme Court Slams States for Failing to Ensure Affordable Drugs, Medical Equipment

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, 4th March, The Supreme Court has strongly criticized state governments for failing to provide affordable medical care and infrastructure. The court noted that essential medicines, which should be available at reasonable prices for the poor, are still costly.