Dated : 9th March, 2001

What’s New (7/2001)

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has fixed/ revised the prices of 24 formulation packs on March 8, 2001. The prices have been fixed for the first time in the case of 10 formulation packs. In the case of 14 packs the prices have been increased ranging from 1.10% to 48.24%.

The formulations for which prices have been revised/fixed are Insulin based formulations used in the treatment of Diabetics, Prednisolone Injection used as Gluco-Corticoid, Erythromycin Solution used in treatment of Acne, Anti-oxidant formulations and Spironolactone and Spironolactone with Frusemide used as Diuretic, Chloroxylenol based formulation used as disinfectant and Vitamin tonics. The revision in prices has occurred due to changes in bulk drug prices and exchange rate of the Rupee. 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.

For details please click the following:

1.  Copy of Press Release

2.  Copy of Statement showing Existing and Revised prices.

3.  Ceiling Price

4. Non Ceiling Prices

(Dr. P.V. Appaji)
Director (M&S)