(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 : 26th May, 2004
ORDER
S.O. 627(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, hereby prescribes the norms as specified below for Packing Material Cost 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) | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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.0.14per pack |
0.29 0.36 0.46 0.58 0.70 |
| B | CAPLET AND OBLONG TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (upto 0.03mm) | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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 |
0.30 0.39 0.49 0.62 0.75 |
| C | ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (above 0.03mm) | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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 |
0.36 0.46 0.59 0.74 0.90 |
| D | CAPLET AND OBLONG TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (above 0.03mm) | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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 |
0.39 0.50 0.64 0.80 0.97 |
| E | TABLETS PACKED IN POLY GLASSINE STRIP | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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 |
0.17 0.22 0.27 0.33 0.40 |
| F | ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVC BLISTER | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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 |
0.18 0.22 0.28 0.34 0.40 |
| G | CAPLET AND OBLONG TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVC BLISTER | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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 0.23 0.28 0.34 0.40 |
| H | ROUND TABLETS PACKED IN ALUMINIUM -PVDC COATED PVC FILM BLISTER | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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.0.15 per pack |
0.31 0.38 0.48 0.59 0.70 |
| I | CAPLET / OBLONG TABLET PACKED IN ALUMINIUM -PVDC COATED PVC FILM BLISTER | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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.0.16 per pack |
0.33 0.40 0.49 0.59 0.70 |
| J | TABLETS AND CAPSULES IN KIT PACKING OF ALUMINIUM- PVDC COATED PVC BLISER | -- |
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Number of tablets / Capsules per kit | Rs. per Kit |
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2 tablets/capsules 3 tablets/capsules 4 tablets/capsules |
0.17 0.26 0.35 |
| K | TABLETS PACKED IN POLY GLASSINE – PVC BLISTER | -- |
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Average weight of tablets | Rs. per 10’s |
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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.0.08 per pack |
0.16 0.20 0.24 0.29 0.34 |
| L | CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (upto 0.03mm) | -- |
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Capsule Size | Rs. per 10’s |
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Size 2 & 3 Size 1 Size 0 & 00 |
0.49 0.55 0.70 |
| M | CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM STRIPS (above 0.03mm) | -- |
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Capsule Size | Rs. per 10’s |
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Size 2 & 3 Size 1 Size 0 & 00 |
0.64 0.72 0.91 |
| N | CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVC BLISTER | -- |
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Capsule Size | Rs. per 10’s |
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Size 2 & 3 Size 1 Size 0 & 00 |
0.29 0.31 0.38 |
| O | CAPSULES PACKED IN ALUMINIUM – PVDC COATED PVC FILM BLISTER | -- |
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Capsule Size | Rs. per 10’s |
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Size 2 & 3 Size 1 Size 0 & 00 |
0.48 0.55 0.67 |
| P | TABLETS AND CAPSULES PACKED IN GLASS BOTTLES WITHOUT CARTON | -- |
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(1)Average weight of tablet upto 150 mg | -- |
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Number of tablets | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 1.64+.0024 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets. (2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis. |
1.44 1.45 1.51 1.58 1.64 |
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(2)Average weight of tablet 151 mg to 350 mg | -- |
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Number of tablets | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 1.74+.004 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets. (2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis. |
1.46 1.48 1.55 1.64 1.74 |
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(3)Average weight of tablet 351 mg to 600 mg | -- |
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Number of tablets | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 1.85+.0048 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets. (2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis. |
1.49 1.51 1.61 1.73 1.85 |
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(4)Average weight of tablet 601 mg to 900 mg and capsule size – 1,2 & 3 | -- |
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Number of tablets / Capsules | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 1.99+.0064 / 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. |
1.52 1.55 1.68 1.83 1.99 |
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(5)Average weight of tablet 901 mg to 1200 mg and capsule size – 0 & 00 | -- |
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Number of tablets / Capsules | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.12+.0076 / 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. |
1.56 1.59 1.74 1.93 2.12 |
| Q | TABLETS AND CAPSULES PACKED IN PLASTIC BOTTLES WITOUT CARTON | -- |
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(1)Average weight of tablet upto 150 mg | -- |
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Number of tablets | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.30+.0048 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets. (2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis. |
1.95 1.98 2.07 2.18 2.30 |
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(2)Average weight of tablet 151 mg to 350 mg | -- |
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Number of tablets | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.45+.006 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets. (2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis. |
1.99 2.02 2.14 2.30 2.45 |
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(3)Average weight of tablet 351 mg to 600 mg | -- |
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Number of tablets | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.64+.008 / tablet shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 100 tablets. (2) Additional cost of carton would be considered on case to case basis. |
2.04 2.08 2.24 2.44 2.64 |
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(4)Average weight of tablet 601 mg to 900 mg and capsule size – 1,2 & 3 | -- |
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Number of tablets / Capsules | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 2.87+.0104 / 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. |
2.09 2.15 2.35 2.61 2.87 |
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(5)Average weight of tablet 901 mg to 1200 mg and capsule size – 0 & 00 | -- |
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Number of tablets / Capsules | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 25 26-30 31-50 51-75 76-100Note: (1) Rs 3.09+.0124 / 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. |
2.15 2.21 2.47 2.78 3.09 |
| R | ORAL DROPS/ LIQUID / SUSPENSION /SYRUP/ ELIXIR/ DRY SYRUP IN GLASS /PLASTIC BOTTLE | -- |
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(1) GLASS BOTTLE | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 10 ml 11- 15ml 16- 20ml 21- 25ml 26- 30ml 31- 35ml 36- 50ml 51 – 60 ml 61 – 100 ml 101 – 200 ml 201 – 250 ml 251 – 500 ml |
1.42 1.45 1.48 1.51 1.53 1.56 1.64 1.70 1.92 2.48 2.76 4.15 |
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(2) PLASTIC BOTTLE | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 10 ml 11- 30ml 31- 50 ml 51 – 60 ml 61 – 100 mlNote : (1) Rs 4.15+.0278 for every 5 ml shall be applicable for Glass Bottles of above 500 ml. (2) Additional cost shall be considered for the item as under: (i) Measuring Cup – Rs. 0.24 per pack (ii) Dropper – Rs. 0.18 per pack (iii) Wide Mouth Bottle with bigger PP CAPS – 10% extra on the norms as applicable above for ordinary glass bottle (iv) Cartons – Rs. 0.41 for upto 30 ml pack, Rs. 0.54 for 60 ml pack, Rs. 0.68 for 100 ml pack, Rs. 1.14 for 250 ml pack and 1.58 for 450 ml. Pack. |
2.25 2.44 2.62 2.72 3.09 |
| S | OINTMENT AND CREAM (ORDINARY AND STERILE) | -- |
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(1) OINTMENT AND CREAM IN ALUMINIUM TUBES (UNLAQUERED ) & JARS | -- |
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Aluminium tubes and jars | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 5gm 10 gm 15 gm 20 gm 30 gm 35 gmNote: Rs 2.24+.012 /gm shall be applicable for Aluminium tubes / jars packs above 35 gm. |
1.12 1.25 1.38 1.61 1.97 2.24 |
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(2) OINTMENT AND CREAM IN ALUMINIUM TUBE (LAQUERED / LATEX LINED) | -- |
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Aluminium tubes | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 5gm 10 gm 15 gm 20 gm 25 gm 30 gm 35 gmNote: Rs 2.48+.013 /gm shall be applicable for Aluminium tubes packs above 35 gm. |
1.24 1.39 1.58 1.77 1.93 2.09 2.48 |
| T | POWDER / LIQUID INJECTION AND EYE / EAR / NASAL DROPS IN VIALS | -- |
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(1) USP TYPE – I | -- |
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Size | Rs. per vial | Additional Cost for Blister(Rs.) |
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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 mlNote: 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) COLD CHAIN/ THERMOCOL packing – Rs. 1.78/ vial (iv) Cartons Rs. 0.41for upto 30 ml pack, Rs. 0.54 for 60 ml pack, Rs. 0.68 for 100 ml pack |
1.71 1.71 1.72 1.72 1.73 1.73 1.74 1.76 1.76+.01 for every 10ml, |
0.02 0.06 0.12 0.18 0.25 0.31 0.37 0.62 0.62+0.012 for every 10ml |
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(2) USP TYPE – II & III | -- |
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Size | Rs. per vial | Additional Cost for Blister(Rs.) |
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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 mlNote: 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) COLD CHAIN/ THERMOCOL packing – Rs. 1.78/ vial (iv) Cartons Rs. 0.41for upto 30 ml pack, Rs. 0.54 for 60 ml pack, Rs. 0.68 for 100 ml pack |
1.21 1.21 1.22 1.22 1.23 1.23 1.24 1.26 1.26+.01 for every 10ml, |
0.02 0.06 0.12 0.18 0.25 0.31 0.37 0.62 0.62+0.012 for every 10ml |
| U | LIQUID INJECTION IN AMPOULES | -- |
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(1) WHITE AMPOULE PACKED IN TRAY | -- |
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Ampoule size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 1 ml 2 ml 3 ml 4 ml 5 ml 6- 10 ml 11- 20 ml 21- 25 ml |
0.48 0.66 0.83 1.01 1.18 1.52 1.73 2.20 |
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(2) WHITE AMPOULE PACKED IN BLISTER | -- |
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Ampoule size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 1 ml 2 ml 3 ml 4 ml 5 ml 6- 10 ml 11- 20 ml 21- 25 ml |
0.49 0.68 0.86 1.05 1.23 2.15 4.01 4.93 |
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(3) AMBER AMPOULE PACKED IN TRAY | -- |
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Ampoule size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 1 ml 2 ml 3 ml 4 ml 5 ml 6- 10 ml 11- 20 ml 21- 25 ml |
0.49 0.67 0.85 1.02 1.20 1.81 3.01 3.45 |
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(4) AMBER AMPOULE PACKED IN BLISTER | -- |
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Ampoule size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 1 ml 2 ml 3 ml 4 ml 5 ml 6- 10 ml 11- 20 ml 21- 25 ml |
0.50 0.69 0.87 1.06 1.25 1.89 3.14 3.60 |
| V | POWDER AND GRANULES IN SACCHETS AND PAUCHES | -- |
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(1) ALUMINIUM SACCHET/PAUCH | -- |
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Tube/Pauch size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 5gm Above 5 gm |
0.39 0.39+0.02552/additional gm Over 5gm (1.03 for 30gm) |
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(2) OTHER THAN ALUMINIUM SACCHET / PAUCH | -- |
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Tube/Pauch size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 5gm Above 5 gm |
0.33 0.33+0.018/additional gm Over 5gm (0.78 for 30gm) |
| W | DENTAL CARTRIDGE | -- |
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Size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 2 ml | 1.28 |
| X | TRANSFUSION SOLUTION PACKED IN GLASS BOTTLE ,PLASTIC BOTTLE AND POUCHES | -- |
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Size | Rs. per pack |
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Upto 100 ml | 5.18 |
Special Note : Any Item not covered in the above mentioned norms shall be examined and considered on case to case basis.
File No. 19(3)/2001-DP/NPPA-Div.-II
(A. K. PAL)
Dy. Director
National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
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