From the first day of Navratri, GST will no longer be levied on these 33 essential medicines, here is the complete list..

The government has made a big decision in the field of health. In the GST Council meeting held on 3 September 2025, GST on 33 such medicines has been abolished, which are especially used in the treatment of cancer, blood disorders, and other serious diseases. Earlier, 12 percent GST was levied on these medicines, which has now been completely removed and made 0 percent. This clearly means that patients will no longer have to pay tax on the purchase of these expensive medicines. This will reduce the cost of treatment and provide financial help to sick patients and their families.

When will this rule come into effect?

The government has clarified that this new system will be implemented across the country from 22 September 2025. That is, patients will be able to buy these medicines without GST even before Navratri. Earlier, the prices of medicines used to increase due to tax; now, those medicines will be available cheaply. This change will especially benefit those families who cannot afford expensive treatment.

Which medicines will be GST-free?

The complete list of these 33 medicines includes many expensive medicines related to cancer, blood disorders, and complex diseases. These medicines are usually necessary for patients suffering from serious diseases, whose treatment is very expensive. Now there will be no GST on these medicines, which will help patients in purchasing expensive medicines. Here is the complete list-

Onasemnogene abeparvovec
Ascimini
Mepolizumab
Pegylated Liposomal Irinotecan

Daratumumab
Daratumumab (subcutaneous)
teclistamab
Amivantamab
Alectinib
Risdiplam
Obinutuzumab
Polatuzumab vedotin
Entrectinab
Atezolizumab
Spesolimab
Velaglucerase Alpha
Agalsidase Alfa
Rurioctocog Alpha Pegol
Idursulphatase
Alglucosidase Alfa
Laronidase
Olipudase Alfa
tepotinib
Avelumab
Emicizumab
Belumosudil
Miglustat
Velmanase Alfa
Alirocumab
Evolocumab
Cystamine Bitartrate
C1-Inhibitor (injection)
Inclisiran

Bigger even in the GST slab Change, now only two tax rates
The GST Council has simplified the GST tax slabs, along with removing the tax on medicines. Now there will be only two tax slabs in the country - 5% and 18%. Earlier, there were 4 types of slabs, which made both the calculation and payment of tax complicated. Under the new rules, tax has also been reduced on everyday items like soap, bicycles, TV, and health and life insurance. However, the tax on tobacco, gutkha, and cigarettes has been reduced to 40%.

According to Revenue Secretary Arvind Srivastava, the change in tax slab will have an impact of about Rs 48,000 crore, but it will not have much impact on the financial condition of the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also stressed simplifying the tax system on Independence Day, which is now being completed.

Relief for common people
This decision of the government is considered a big relief in the health sector. Treatment will become cheaper due to the abolition of GST on expensive and essential medicines. Also, businessmen will benefit from the simplicity of tax slabs. These new rules, which will come into effect from September 22, are a new ray of hope for the common man, which will reduce the financial burden especially for families struggling with serious diseases.

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