F.No. 8(46)/2003-DP/NPPA-Div.-II

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Government of India

2E/21, Jhandewalan Extn.,
New Delhi-110 055
Dated : 2nd April, 2003

Explanatory Note

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has revised/fixed the prices of 42 formulation packs on 2nd April, 2003. The prices have been fixed for the first time in the case of 3 formulation packs. In the case of 32 packs the price have been reduced ranging from 2.24% to 82.50%. The revision in prices was warranted due to downward revision in price of scheduled bulk drug. In the case of 7 packs the price have been increased ranging from 18.37% to 62.78% due to upward revision in the prices of raw materials.

Of the 42 formulation packs, ceiling prices (exclusive of excise duty and local taxes etc.) have been fixed in respect of 24 packs. The non-ceiling prices (inclusive of excise duty but exclusive of local taxes etc.) have been fixed in respect of 18 packs. The prices have been fixed/revised in accordance with the provisions of the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO), 1995 and as per the established criteria and guidelines. A copy of the statement showing the existing (where available) and revised prices is enclosed herewith.

The formulations for which prices have been revised/fixed are Erythromycin Estolate formulations used for the treatment of bacterial infection, Aspirin Tablet and Multivitamin with Selenium Tablet used in the treatment of Cardiovascular diseases, Chloroquine Phosphate based formulations used in the treatment of Malaria and Frusemide based formulations used as Diuretic.

The prices fixed/revised would become effective within 15 days from the date of notification in the official gazette or the receipt of the order of the NPPA in this behalf, as per Para 14(1) of DPCO, 1995.  Necessary revised price list is to be issued by the manufacturers/importers required under sub paragraph (3) of paragraph 14 of the DPCO, 1995.  Accordingly, as per the provisions of the DPCO, the revised price list in Form-V is to be furnished by the concerned manufacturer(s) to the government/NPPA, State Drug Control Authorities and distributors, wholesalers and retailers or any other agent.

The manufacturers are also required to work out the pro-rata prices of different pack sizes as the case may be in terms of S.O. No. 83 (E) dated 27.01.98.

(L. M. KAUSHAL)
Dy. Director