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community El Sudcaliforniano 2026-04-13

Keytruda: Expensive cancer drug strains Mexican health system

México faces escalating costs and systemic hurdles after incorporating Keytruda, one of the world's most expensive cancer drugs, into its public health system. The lack of proper pricing regulation and planned procurement has led to soaring expenses, shortages, and issues with counterfeit products for patients.


Cuando México incorporó uno de los oncológicos más caros del mundo a su sistema de salud pública, lo hizo sin regular el precio, planear compras, homologar acceso ni garantizar tratamientos. Como consecuencia el gasto se disparó, atrapando a pacientes entre el desabasto, negativas institucionales y hasta productos falsificados

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