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India's Growing Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenses: Weight-Loss Drugs, Cosmetic Procedures Excluded from Insurance
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India's Growing Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenses: Weight-Loss Drugs, Cosmetic Procedures Excluded from Insurance

Demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures, and wellness treatments is driving out-of-pocket healthcare spending in India. Most of these interventions, like Botox and anti-obesity drugs, are not covered by standard health insurance unless medically necessary. Experts advise reviewing policy exclusions and avoiding EMIs for elective treatments.

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