NPPA fixes the price of Roseday, Volini Maxx Spray, BCG Vaccine, and more, check out details
New Delhi: Through a recent notification, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India has fixed/revised ceiling prices/retail prices of 37 formulations under Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013 and withdrawn the Ceiling price of 1 scheduled formulation of Schedule-I under para 19 of Drugs Prices Control Order,2013.
In its notification, NPPA has fixed the retail prices of 35 formulations under Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013, exclusive of goods and services tax (GST).
Following are the details:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Formulation / Brand Name | Strength | Unit | Manufacturer & Marketing Company | Retail Price (Rs.) |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| 1 | Rosuvastatin + Aspirin + Clopidogrel Capsule (R2 Trio 10) | Each hard gelatine capsule contains: Rosuvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Rosuvastation 10mg (As film coated tablet) Aspirin IP 75mg (As gastro resistant tab) Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg (As film coated tablet) | 1 Capsule | M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | 11.70 |
| 2 | Rosuvastatin + Aspirin + Clopidogrel Capsule (R2 Trio 20) | Each hard gelatine capsule contains: Rosuvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Rosuvastation 20mg (As film coated tablet) Aspirin IP 75mg (As gastro resistant tab) Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg (As film coated tablet) | 1 Capsule | M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | 18.00 |
| 3 | Atorvastatin + Clopidogrel Capsule (Stator CV) | Each hard gelatine capsule contains: Atorvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Atorvastatin 10mg (As film coated tablet) Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg (As 2 film coated 37.5mg each tablet) | 1 Capsule | M/s Windlas Biotech Limited / M/s Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | 8.394 |
| 4 | Amoxycillin + Clavulnic Suspension | (a) Each 5ml of constituted suspension contains: Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP eq. to Amoxycillin 400mg, Potassium Clavulante Diluted IP eq. to Clavulnic Acid 57mg (b) One vial of purified water IP Each vail contains: Purified water IP 30ml | 1 ML | M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s IPCA Laboratories Limited | 2.91 |
| 5 | Paclitaxel Injection (Nab-Altaxel 100mg) | Each vial contains: Paclitaxel IP 100mg Human Albumin IPm q.s. | 1 Vial | M/s Beta Drugs Limited / M/s Alkem Laboratories Limited | 11115.39 |
| 6 | Escitalopram +Clonazepam Tablet (Szetalo Plus 5) | Each film coated tablet contains: Escitalopram Oxalate eq. to Escitalopram 5mg, Clonazepam IP 0.5mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Tristar Formulations Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | 3.83 |
| 7 | Teneligliptin + Metformin Tablet (Terostil M) | Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains: Teneligliptin Hydrobromide Hydrate eq. to Teneligliptin 20mg Metformin HCl 500mg (SR) | 1 Tablet | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Anthem BioPharma Pvt. Ltd. | 9.62 |
| 8 | Glimepride + Metformin Tablet (Glimison-M2 Forte) | Each uncoated Bilayered tablet contains: Glimepride IP 2mg, Metformin Hydrochloride (SR) 1000mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 3.88 |
| 9 | Glimepride + Metformin Tablet (Glimison-M1 Forte) | Each uncoated Bilayered tablet contains: Glimepride IP 1mg, Metformin Hydrochloride (SR) 1000mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 3.53 |
| 10 | Metoprolol + Amlodipine Tablet (MPROL-AM 25/5) | Each film coated bilayered tablet contains: Metoprolol Succinate ER 25mg Amlodipine Besylate 5mg bilayered Tablets | 1 Tablet | M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 1.96 |
| 11 | Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone Tablet (Telmiride – CH 6.25) | Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains: Telmisartan IP 40mg, Chlorthalidone IP 6.25mg Tablets | 1 Tablet | M/s Windlabs Biotech Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 2.68 |
| 12 | Telmisartan + Chlorthalidone Tablet | Telmiride – CH 12.50 Tablet Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains: Telmisartan IP 40mg + Chlorthalidone IP 12.50mg Tablets | 1 Tablet | M/s Windlabs Biotech Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | 3.21 |
| 13 | Ferrous + Folic Acid + Elemental Tablet (Tonofolic – XT) | Each film coated tablets contains: Ferrous Ascorbate eq. to elemental Iron 100mg + Folic Acid 1.5mg + Elemental Zinc 22.5mg Tablets | 1 Tablet | M/s Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. ltd. / M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 3.52 |
| 14 | Voglibose + Glimepride + Metformin Tablet (Voglyson GM1) | Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains: Voglibose 0.2mg, Glimepride 1mg & Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg Tablets(SR) | 1 Tablet | M/s Windlabs Biotech Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 3.21 |
| 15 | Voglibose + Glimepride + Metformin Tablet (Voglyson GM2) | Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains: Voglibose 0.2mg, Glimepride 2mg & Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg Tablets(SR) | 1 Tablet | M/s Windlabs Biotech Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | 3.57 |
| 16 | Doxorubicin Injection E | Each ml contains: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2mg (Pegylated Liposomal) Water for Injection | 1 ML | M/s Natco Pharma Limited / M/s RPG Life Sciences Ltd. | 694.29 |
| 17 | Glimiepiride + Metformin Tablet (GLYCOMET GP 3 Forte) | Each film coated tablet contains: Glimiepiride IP 3mg, Metformin Hydrochloride IP 1000mg (SR) | 1 Tablet | M/s Accent Pharma / M/s USV Private Limited | 8.37 |
| 18 | Rosuvastation + Aspirin + Clopidogrel Capsule (Rxtor Gold 10) | Each hard gelatine capsule contains: Rosuvastation Calcium IP 10mg (Aspellets), Aspirin 75mg (as enteric coated pellets) & Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP 75mg (as pellets) | 1 Capsule | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Limited /M/s IPCA Laboratories Limited | 11.70 |
| 19 | Rosuvastation + Aspirin + Clopidogrel Capsule (Rxtor Gold 20) | Each hard gelatine capsule contains: Rosuvastation Calcium IP 20mg (As pellets), Aspirin 75mg (as enteric coated pellets) & Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP 75mg (as pellets) | 1 Capsule | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Limited / M/s IPCA Laboratories Limited | 18.00 |
| 20 | Paclitaxel (Protein bound Particles) for Injectable Suspension | Each vial contains: Paclitaxel IP 100mg Human Albumin IP 900mg | 1 Vial | M/s Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 11115.39 |
| 21 | Glimepiride + Metformin Tablet (Glimy M 0.5mg) | Each uncoated bilayered Tablet contains: Glimepiride IP 0.5mg Metformin Hydrochloride IP 500mg(ER) | 1 Tablet | M/s Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited | 2.22 |
| 22 | Gliclazide + Metformin Tablet (Glizest M) | Each uncoated tablet contains: Gliclazide IP 80mg, Metformin Hydrochloride IP 500mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Pharmafabrikon | 4.88 |
| 23 | Doxorubicin Hydrochloride liposomal Injection. (2mg/ml)(20mg/vial) 10ml | Each ml contains: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride IP 2mg (As pegylated liposomal) Water for Injection | 1 ML | M/s Natco Pharma Limited / M/s Cadila Healthcare Limited | 694.29 |
| 24 | Teneligliptin + Metformin Tablet | Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains: Teneligliptin Hydrobromide Hydrate eq. to Teneligliptin 20mg Metformin HCl 1000mg (ER) | 1 Tablet | M/s Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Koye Pharmaceuticals Private Limited | 10.87 |
| 25 | Rosuvastatin + Aspirin Capsules (Roseday A 20) | Each hard gelatine capsule contains: Rosuvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Rosuvastatin 20mg (As pellets), Aspirin IP 75mg (As Enteric Coated pellets IP), | 1 Capsule | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s USV Private Limited | 7.80 |
| 26 | Metformin + Glimepiride Tablet (Glucoryl – M 0.5) | Each uncoated bilayer tablet contains: Metformin Hydrochloride IP 500mg (As prolonged Release form), Glimepiride IP 0.5mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Alkem Laboratories Ltd | 2.22 |
| 27 | Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Dry Syrup (Trimox CV Forte) | Each 5ml of re-constituted Suspension contains: Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP eq. to Amoxycillin 400mg, Potassium Clavulanic Diluted IP eq. to Clavulanic Acid 57mg | 1 ML | M/s Malik Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Mapra Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. | 2.91 |
| Sl. No | Name of the Formulation / Brand Name | Strength | Unit | Manufacturer & Marketing Company | Retail Price (Rs.) |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| 1 | Diclofenac + Methyl Salcylate + Menthol (Volini Maxx Spray in 15gm Pack) | contains: Diclofenac Diethylamine BP 2.32% w/w (eq. to Diclofenac Sodium 2% w/w), Methyl Salcylate IP 10% w/w & Menthol IP 5% w/w | 15 GM | M/Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. | 93.75 |
| 2 | Diclofenac + Methyl Salcylate + Menthol (Volini Maxx Spray in 30gm Pack) | contains: Diclofenac Diethylamine BP 2.32% w/w (eq. to Diclofenac Sodium 2% w/w), Methyl Salcylate IP 10% w/w & Menthol IP 5% w/w | 30 GM | M/Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. | 187.50 |
| 3 | Diclofenac + Methyl Salcylate + Menthol (Volini Maxx Spray in 40gm Pack) | contains: Diclofenac Diethylamine BP 2.32% w/w (eq. to Diclofenac Sodium 2% w/w), Methyl Salcylate IP 10% w/w & Menthol IP 5% w/w | 40 GM | M/Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. | 231.25 |
| 4 | Diclofenac + Methyl Salcylate + Menthol (Volini Maxx Spray in 60gm Pack) | contains: Diclofenac Diethylamine BP 2.32% w/w (eq. to Diclofenac Sodium 2% w/w), Methyl Salcylate IP 10% w/w & Menthol IP 5% w/w | 60 GM | M/Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. | 318.75 |
| 5 | Atorvastatin + Aspirin + Clopidogrel capsule | Each hard gelatin capsule contains: Atorvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Atorvastatin 10mg (As granules) Aspirin IP 75mg (As EC tablet), Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg (as two film coated tablets) | 1 Capsule | M/s GKM New Pharma / M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd. | 4.12 |
| 6 | Atorvastatin + Aspirin + Clopidogrel capsule | Each hard gelatin capsule contains: Atorvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Atorvastatin 20mg (As granules) Aspirin IP 75mg (As EC tablet), Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg (as to film coated tablets) | 1 Capsule | M/s GKM New Pharma / M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd. | 5.56 |
| 7 | Atorvastatin + Aspirin + Clopidogrel capsule | Each hard gelatin capsule contains: Atorvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Atorvastatin 10mg (As granules) Aspirin IP 75mg (As EC tablet), Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg (as two film coated tablets) | 1 Capsule | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Eris Lifesciences Limited | 4.12 |
| 9 | Atorvastatin + Aspirin + Clopidogrel capsule | Each hard gelatin capsule contains: Atorvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Atorvastatin 20mg (As granules) Aspirin IP 75mg (As EC tablet), Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg (as two film coated tablets) | 1 Capsule | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Eris Lifesciences Limited | 5.56 |
As per the notification the drug pricing regulator has also revised the ceiling prices of two formulations. Following are the details:
| Sl. No | Name of the Scheduled Formulation | Dosage form & Strength | Unit | Ceiling Price (Rs.) | Review Order number and date | Existing SO number and date |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| 1 | Phenytoin | Oral Liquid 30mg/5 ml | 1 ML | 0.29 | 31015/38/2017- Pricing dated 09.02.2018 | 1461(E) dated 02.04.2018 (at Sl. No. 646) |
| Sl. No. | Name of the Scheduled Formulation | Dosage form & Strength | Unit | Ceiling Price (Rs.) |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 1 | BCG Vaccine | Each dose | 5.59 |
In a separate notification, NPPA has withdrawn the ceiling price of Ferrous Salt(A) + Folic acid (B) - (100mg + 500mcg) Tablet after Bochem Healthcare Pvt Ltd prayed to the NPPA for upward revision of the ceiling prices of
(i) Ferrous Salt (A) + Folic acid (B) – 100 mg(A) + 500mcg(B) Tablet and
(ii) Ferrous Salt (A) + Folic acid (B) – 45 mg(A) + 400mcg(B) Tablet
stating that the price fixed by the NPPA are unviable. The firm also claimed that the 98 percent of the supply is for NRHM.
The Authority noted that the Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur vide its order dated 19.03.2018 in WP 1550/2018 in the matter of Bochem Healthcare Pvt Ltd. Vs Union of India has given direction : “let decision be taken reviewing the notification dated 20.09.2017 within two weeks on or before 9.4.2018”.
The Hon’ble High Court has granted additional time for review at the request of the NPPA. However the petitioner has in its petition to the Hon’ble Court stated that the grievance does not relate to 45 mg tablet as it is competitively placed.
The authority has also noticed that the ceiling price of lower strength is more than the ceiling prices of higher strength. Therefore, the NPPA in its 188th Authority meeting held on 23-4-2018, decided that ceiling price may be fixed/revised under para 19 of the DPCO 2013 considering the petition and grievances of Bochem Healthcare Pvt Ltd, decided to withdraw the notification in respect of Ferrous Salt(A) + Folic acid (B) - (100mg + 500mcg) Tablet.
Below are the attached notifications
http://www.nppaindia.nic.in/ceiling/press27Apr18/RetailPrices(27).pdf
http://www.nppaindia.nic.in/ceiling/press27Apr18/RetailPrices(8).pdf
http://www.nppaindia.nic.in/ceiling/press27Apr18/CeilingPrices(1).pdf
http://www.nppaindia.nic.in/ceiling/press27Apr18/CeilingPrices(1)-4.pdf
http://www.nppaindia.nic.in/ceiling/press27Apr18/CeilingPrices(1)-5.pdf
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