00:00Medicine prices in the UAE are under review and officials admit there is a gap.
00:04Even with official price lists, some medicines still spike during high demand.
00:09We saw this during COVID, shortages, higher prices and pressure on patients.
00:14Now lawmakers say prices here are higher than regional and global markets.
00:18So what's changing?
00:19A new committee is reviewing drug pricing, pushing for stronger monitoring and transparency.
00:24And the big move, boosting local production of essential medicines.
00:28The goal, lower cost, better availability and real relief, especially for patients on long-term medication.
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