<h1>CCI's Policy Note Targets High Trade Margins, Non-Competitive Practices in Healthcare; Recommends Electronic Drug Trading, Uniform Standards.</h1> The Competition Commission of India (CCI) released a Policy Note titled 'Making Markets Work for Affordable Healthcare,' highlighting issues in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The CCI identified high trade margins, the dominance of branded generics, and non-competitive practices in healthcare services as key concerns. Recommendations include promoting electronic drug trading, ensuring consistent drug quality standards, and regulating hospital pharmacies to enhance competition. The CCI also emphasized the need for uniform regulatory standards across states and addressed the shortage of healthcare professionals and inadequate health insurance. The Policy Note aims to foster competition and improve market outcomes in alignment with public policy objectives.