An American woman in India has caught social media’s attention after comparing the healthcare costs in the two countries. In an Instagram video titled “Indian vs American healthcare,” the woman named Liz claimed that people were being ‘robbed’ in the US compared to India. She detailed her aunt’s medical condition and highlighted that the same medicine pill that costs $900 (Rs 35,000) in America was costing a measly 30 cents (Rs 35) in India.
Highlighting India’s reputation for highly affordable medicines, Liz contrasted the steep price of branded Revlimid in the US with the cost-effective generic alternative available there.
“India has some of the cheapest medicines in the world. My aunt has a type of blood cancer, and she takes this medicine called Revlimid,” said Liz.
“In the US, one pill costs $900, which is Rs 85,000. I checked. The price of this medicine in India, it ranges from Rs 35 to Rs 300, which is around 30 cents to $3 again, for one pill.”