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2138(E)

(Published in Part II, Section 3, Sub Section (ii) of the
Gazette of India Extraordinary)

Government of India
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority

New Delhi, Dated: 21st December, 2006

ORDER

S.O. 2138(E): In pursuance of paragraph 7 of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995, read with No. S.O. 637(E) dated the 4th September, 1997 issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, in suppressions of the order of the Government of India in the Ministry Chemicals and Fertilizers (National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority) No. S.O. 1831(E) dated 29thDecember, 2005, published in the Gazette of India, extraordinary, part II, Section – 3, sub-section (ii), hereby prescribes the norms as prescribed below for Packing Material Cost of materials for the purpose of the said paragraph, which shall come into force with immediate effect:-

A ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (upto 0.03mm) --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.16per pack
0.31
0.39
0.48
0.59
0.70
B CAPLET AND OBLONG TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (upto 0.03mm) --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.17per pack
0.32
0.42
0.52
0.64
0.75
C ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (above 0.03mm) --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.20 per pack
0.40
0.51
0.62
0.78
0.93
D CAPLET AND OBLONG TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (above 0.03mm) --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.22 per pack

 

 

 

0.43
0.54
0.68
0.84
1.00
E TABLETS PACKED IN POLY GLASSINE STRIP --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.11 per pack
0.21
0.26
0.32
0.40
0.48
F ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVC BLISTER --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.11 per pack
0.22
0.27
0.31
0.37
0.43
G CAPLET AND OBLONG TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVC BLISTER --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.11 per pack
0.23
0.27
0.32
0.38
0.43
H ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALU – ALU BLISTER --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.27 per pack
0.57
0.67
0.79
0.94
1.08

I

ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM -PVDC COATED PVC FILM BLISTER --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.17 per pack
0.34
0.42
0.51
0.62
0.73
J CAPLET / OBLONG TABLET PACKED IN ALUMINIUM -PVDC COATED PVC FILM BLISTER --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.18 per pack

 

 

0.37
0.43
0.52
0.63
0.73
K TABLETS AND CAPSULES IN KIT PACKING OF ALUMINIUM- PVDC COATED PVC BLISER --
-- Number of tablets / Capsules per kit Rs. per Kit
-- 2 tablets/capsules
3 tablets/capsules
4 tablets/capsules
0.18
0.27
0.37

L

TABLETS PACKED IN POLY GLASSINE – PVC BLISTER --
-- Average weight of tablets Rs. per 10’s
-- Upto 150 mg
151 – 350 mg
351 – 600 mg
601 – 900 mg
901-1200 mgNote: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.09 per pack
0.19
0.22
0.25
0.30
0.36
M CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (upto 0.03mm) --
-- Capsule Size Rs. per 10’s
-- Size 2 & 3
Size 1
Size 0 & 00Note: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.22 per pack
0.52
0.58
0.71

N

CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (above 0.03mm) --
-- Capsule Size Rs. per 10’s
-- Size 2 & 3
Size 1
Size 0 & 00Note: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.27 per pack
0.68
0.76
0.95
O CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVC BLISTER --
-- Capsule Size Rs. per 10’s
-- Size 2 & 3
Size 1
Size 0 & 00Note: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.12 per pack
0.31
0.34
0.42

P

CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVDC COATED PVC FILM BLISTER --
-- Capsule Size Rs. per 10’s
-- Size 2 & 3
Size 1
Size 0 & 00Note: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.20 per pack
0.51
0.58
0.70

Q

CAPSULES PACKED IN ALU – ALU BLISTER --
-- Capsule Size Rs. per 10’s
-- Size 2 & 3
Size 1
Size 0 & 00Note: The above norms shall be applicable subject to a minimum of Rs.0.36 per pack

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.89
1.01
1.27

R

TABLETS AND CAPSULES PACKED IN GLASS BOTTLES WITHOUT CARTON --
-- (1)Average weight of tablet upto 150 mg --
-- Number of tablets Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 1.86+0.0036 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
1.57
1.60
1.68
1.77
1.86
-- (2)Average weight of tablet 151 mg to 350 mg --
-- Number of tablets Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 1.98+0.0045 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
1.61
1.63
1.76
1.86
1.98
-- (3)Average weight of tablet 351 mg to 600 mg --
-- Number of tablets Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.10+0.0052 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
1.65
1.68
1.82
1.97
2.10
-- (4)Average weight of tablet 601 mg to 900 mg and capsule size – 1,2 & 3 --
-- Number of tablets / Capsules Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.25+0.0072 / tablet / capsule shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets/capsules.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
1.70
1.73
1.89
2.07
2.25
-- (5)Average weight of tablet 901 mg to 1200 mg and capsule size – 0 & 00 --
-- Number of tablets / Capsules Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.40+0.0088 / tablet / capsule shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets/capsules.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.

 

 

 

1.74
1.79
1.97
2.18
2.40
S TABLETS AND CAPSULES PACKED IN PLASTIC BOTTLES WITHOUT CARTON --
-- (1)Average weight of tablet upto 150 mg --
-- Number of tablets Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.45+0.0084 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
1.79
1.84
2.02
2.24
2.45
-- (2)Average weight of tablet 151 mg to 350 mg --
-- Number of tablets Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.62+0.0076 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
1.86
1.93
2.16
2.43
2.62
-- (3)Average weight of tablet 351 mg to 600 mg --
-- Number of tablets Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.82+0.0084 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
1.96
2.03
2.33
2.61
2.82
-- (4)Average weight of tablet 601 mg to 900 mg and capsule size – 1,2 & 3 --
-- Number of tablets / Capsules Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 3.04+0.0112 / tablet / capsule shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets/capsules.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.
2.06
2.16
2.49
2.76
3.04
-- (5)Average weight of tablet 901 mg to 1200 mg and capsule size – 0 & 00 --
-- Number of tablets / Capsules Rs. per pack
-- Upto 25
26-30
31-50
51-75
76-100Note: (1) Rs 3.27+0.0132 / tablet / capsule shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets/capsules.
(2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis.

 

 

2.16
2.28
2.61
2.94
3.27
T ORAL DROPS/ LIQUID / SUSPENSION /SYRUP/ ELIXIR/ DRY SYRUP IN GLASS /PLASTIC BOTTLE --
-- (1) GLASS BOTTLE Rs. per pack
-- Upto 10 ml
11- 20ml
21- 30ml
31- 50ml
51 – 100 ml
101 – 200 ml
201 – 250 ml
1.56
1.62
1.71
1.81
2.06
2.83
3.13
-- (2) PLASTIC BOTTLE Rs. per pack
-- Upto 10 ml
11- 30ml
31- 50 ml
51 – 60 ml
61 – 100 ml101 – 200 ml

Note : (1) Rs 3.13+0.03 for every 5 ml shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 250 ml and Rs. 3.97+0.03 for every 5 ml shall be applicable for plastic bottle above 200 ml.
(2) Additional cost shall be considered for the item as under:
(i) Measuring Cup – Rs. 0.25 per pack
(ii) Plastic Dropper – Rs. 0.18 per pack, Glass Dropper – Rs. 0.54 per pack.
(iii) Wide Mouth Bottle with bigger Cap – 10% extra on the norms as applicable above for ordinary bottle
(iv) Cartons – Rs. 0.45 for upto 30 ml pack, Rs. 0.60 for 60 ml pack, Rs. 0.75 for 100 ml pack, Rs. 1.25 for 250 ml pack and 1.74 for ml. Pack and Rs. 1.90 for above ml pack..

 

1.93
2.18
2.57
2.74
3.293.97

U

OINTMENT AND CREAM (ORDINARY AND STERILE) --
-- (1) OINTMENT AND CREAM IN ALUMINIUM TUBES (UNLAQUERED ) & JARS --
-- Aluminium tubes and jars Rs. per pack
-- Upto 5gm
10 gm
15 gm
20 gm25 gm
30 gm
35 gm

Note: Rs 2.43+0.06 /gm shall be applicable for Aluminum tube / jar packs above 35 gm.

 

1.26
1.46
1.58
1.76
1.95
2.142.43
-- (2) OINTMENT AND CREAM IN ALUMINIUM TUBE (LAQUERED / LATEX LINED) --
-- Aluminium tubes Rs. per pack
-- Upto 5gm
10 gm
15 gm
20 gm
25 gm
30 gm
35 gmNote: Rs 2.69+0.0390 /gm shall be applicable for Aluminum tube / Jar packs above 35 gm.

 

 

 

 

1.40
1.59
1.79
1.93
2.12
2.27
2.69

V

POWDER / LIQUID INJECTION AND EYE / EAR / NASAL DROPS IN VIALS -- --
-- (1) USP TYPE – I -- --
-- Size Rs. per vial Additional Cost for Blister(Rs.)
-- Upto 2 ml
3-5 ml
6- 10 ml
11 – 15 ml
16 – 20 ml
21 – 25 ml
26 -30 ml
31 -50 ml
above 50 ml
1.25
1.46
1.75
2.04
2.31
2.51
2.70
3.47
3.47+0.04 for every ml, 
0.03
0.07
0.14
0.21
0.27
0.33
0.40
0.68
-- (2) USP TYPE – II & III -- --
-- Size Rs. per vial Additional Cost for Blister(Rs.)
-- Upto 2 ml
3-5 ml
6- 10 ml
11 – 15 ml
16 – 20 ml
21 – 25 ml
26 -30 ml
31 -50 ml
above 50 ml 

 

(3) TUBULER GLASS VIAL

 

Size

 

 

 

Upto 2 ml

3 – 5 ml

6 – 10 ml

11 – 15 ml

16 – 20 ml

 

 

Note: Additional cost shall be considered for the item as under:
(i) Dropper – Rs. 0.24 per pack
(ii) FLIP-OFF SEAL – Rs. 0.27

(iii) Brumo Butyl Rubber Stopper (Latex free) Rs. 0.50
(iv) COLD CHAIN/ THERMOCOL packing – Rs. 1.78/ vial
(v) Cartons Rs. 0.45for upto 30 ml pack, Rs. 0.60 for 60 ml pack, Rs. 0.75 for 100 ml pack

 

1.08
1.21
1.31
1.41
1.51
1.62
1.72
2.13
2.13+0.02 for every ml, 

 

Rs. per vial

 

 

 

1.30

1.69

2.11

2.43

2.65

0.03
0.07
0.14
0.21
0.27
0.33
0.40
0.68 

 

 

 

Additional Cost for Blister (Rs.)

 

0.03

0.07

0.14

0.21

0.27

W LIQUID INJECTION IN AMPOULES --
-- (1) WHITE AMPOULE PACKED IN TRAY --
-- Ampoule size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 1 ml
2 ml
3 ml
4 ml
5 ml
6- 10 ml
11- 20 ml
21- 25 ml 

 

0.46
0.75
0.96
1.18
1.37
1.75
2.002.54
-- (2) WHITE AMPOULE PACKED IN BLISTER --
-- Ampoule size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 1 ml
2 ml
3 ml
4 ml
5 ml
6- 10 ml
11- 20 ml
21- 25 ml
0.47
0.77
0.99
1.21
1.43
1.84
2.09
2.66 
-- (3) AMBER AMPOULE PACKED IN TRAY --
-- Ampoule size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 1 ml
2 ml
3 ml
4 ml
5 ml
6- 10 ml
11- 20 ml
21- 25 ml
0.55
0.78
0.98
1.19
1.39
2.09
3.48
3.98 
-- (4) AMBER AMPOULE PACKED IN BLISTER --
-- Ampoule size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 1 ml
2 ml
3 ml
4 ml
5 ml
6- 10 ml
11- 20 ml
21- 25 ml
0.56
0.80
1.00
1.22
1.45
2.18
3.62
4.16 
X POWDER AND GRANULES IN SACCHET AND POUCH --
-- (1) ALUMINIUM SACCHET/POUCH --
-- Tube/Pouch size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 5gm
Above 5 gm
0.48
0.48+0.0324/additional gm
Over 5gm (1.29 for 30gm)
-- (2) OTHER THAN ALUMINIUM SACCHET / POUCH --
-- Tube/Pouch size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 5gm
Above 5 gm
0.40
0.40+0.021/additional gm
Over 5gm (0.92 for 30gm) 

 

Y DENTAL CARTRIDGE --
-- Size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 2 ml

1.47

 

Z TRANSFUSION SOLUTION PACKED IN GLASS BOTTLE,
PLASTIC BOTTLE AND POUCHES
--
-- Size Rs. per pack
-- Upto 100 ml

5.20

 

 

 

AA

METERED DOSE INHALERS --
-- Size Rs. per pack
--

(1)     Upto 10 ml cane size with metallic Valve

(2)   Upto 10 ml Cane size with non-metallic Valve

(3)   Above 10 ml Cane size with metallic Valve

(4)   Above 10 ml Cane size with non-metallic Valve

31.58

25.22

33.06

26.71

Special Note :

  1. In respect of tablets and capsules packed in strips or blisters, additional cost of Rs.0.04 per 10 tablets or capsules as the case shall be allowed towards hologram.
  2. Any Item not covered in the above mentioned norms shall be examined and considered on case to case basis.

PN/90/2006/F                                                                                                    File No. 8(6)/2006/DP/NPPA-Div.-II

                                                                                              (A. K. PAL)
Deputy Director

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