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Sep 2026
Out-of-pocket expenditure on medicine for chronic patients and its economic impact on Indian households: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) on medicines constitutes a substantial component of healthcare spending in India, particularly among patients with chronic diseases requiring continuous treatment. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesise evidence on medicine-related OOPE in India and asse...
D. Vaishnav, A. Raman, Akriti Bansal et al.
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