NPPA has revised the prices of following bulk drugs and derivatives due to reduction in the Custom Duty and abolition of Special Additional Duty on 3rd March, 2004. The details of revised prices along with the pre-revised prices and the percentage decrease is given below:
| Sl.No. | Name of the bulk drug | Unit | Current notified price (Rs) | Revised price as worked out (Rs) | Percent decrease |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxytetracycline Hcl | Kg. | 1100 | 1098 | 0.18 |
| 2 | Oxytetracycline Amphoteric | Kg. | 1560 | 1556 | 0.26 |
| 3 | Parachlorometaxylenol (PCMX) | Kg. | 322 | 294 | 8.70 |
| 4 | Sulphamethoxazole | Kg. | 330 | 324 | 1.82 |
| 5 | Dextropropoxyphene Hcl | Kg. | 3891 | 3748 | 3.68 |
| 6 | Sulphamoxole | Kg. | 637 | 611 | 4.08 |
| 7 | Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline (ICHQ) | Kg. | 764 | 728 | 4.71 |
| 8 | Prednisolone | Kg. | 58520 | 57158 | 2.33 |
| 9 | Prednisolone Acetate | Kg. | 38560 | 34077 | 11.63 |
| 10 | Chloroquine Phosphate | Kg. | 776 | 729 | 6.06 |
| 11 | Pentazocine | Kg. | 35199 | 34162 | 2.95 |
| 12 | Procaine Pencillin G | BU | 1390 | 1368 | 1.58 |
| 13 | Benzathine Pencillin G | Kg. | 2564 | 2500 | 2.50 |
| 14 | Pyrantel Pamoate | Kg. | 1388 | 1370 | 1.30 |
| 15 | Metronidazole Benzoate | Kg. | 401 | 382 | 4.74 |
| 16 | Cefadroxyl Monohydrate | Kg. | 4692 | 4548 | 3.07 |
| 17 | Vitamin C (Plain) | Kg. | 557 | 500 | 10.23 |
| 18 | Vitamin C (Coated) | Kg. | 556 | 498 | 10.43 |
| 19 | Sodium Ascorbate | Kg. | 607 | 547 | 9.88 |
| 20 | Cefatoxime Sodium (Sterile) | Kg. | 9867 | 9033 | 8.45 |
| 21 | Erythromycin Estolate (Ex-Fermentation) | Kg. | 3529 | 3511 | 0.51 |
| 22 | Erythromycin Estolate (Ex-TIOC) | Kg. | 2604 | 2329 | 10.56 |
| 23 | Erythromycin Base (Ex-Fermentation) | Kg. | 4837 | 4814 | 0.48 |
| 24 | Erythromycin Base (Ex- TIOC) | Kg. | 3150 | 2759 | 12.41 |
| 25 | Erythromycin Stearate | Kg. | 2234 | 1982 | 11.28 |
| 26 | Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate | Kg. | 3522 | 3255 | 7.58 |
| 27 | Erythromycin Propionate | Kg. | 3601 | 3211 | 10.83 |
| 28 | Betamethasone Alcohol | Gm. | 230 | 224 | 2.61 |
| 29 | Betamethasone Valerate | Gm. | 219 | 213 | 2.74 |
| 30 | Betamethasone Di Sodium Phosphate | Gm. | 183 | 178 | 2.73 |
| 31 | Ibuprofen | Kg. | 391 | 376 | 3.84 |
| 32 | Vitamin A Pal. 1.0/1.7 MIU/Gm (1000 Gms) | 1000 MIU | 2452 | 2436 | 0.65 |
| 33 | Vitamin A Acet. 1.0 MIU/Gm (1000 Gms) | 1000 MIU | 2561 | 2544 | 0.66 |
| 34 | Dry Vitamin A 0.5 MIU/Gm (1000 Gms) | 1000 MIU | 3421 | 3403 | 0.53 |
The revised notified prices shall become effective within 15 days from the date of notification in the Official Gazette. All formulators utilizing these drugs in their scheduled formulations are advised to follow the provisions of DPCO, 1995.
Copy of Explanatory Note
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| Sl. No. | Name of the Bulk Drug | S.O. No./ Date |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | 34 Bulk Drugs | 281(E) / 3rd March, 2004 |
| (ii) | Vitamin E Acetate | 282(E) / 3rd March, 2004 |
(Dr. P.V. Appaji)
Director (M&S)
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