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It is very sad that sales tax is being slapped on medicines in this country. In national interest, all medicines must be exempt from sales tax and other taxes. Because of growing pollution, general health has been deteriorating, and medicines have become as important as food is for survival.
In addition, one doesnt even know whether taxes that are being charged on purchase are genuine or inflated. The government must seriously consider steps to make medicines cheaper and accessible.
First Published: May 20 1997 | 12:00 AM IST