NPPA fixes prices of 22 drugs including ORS, Sun pharmas Rosuvas, Details
New Delhi: The national drug pricing regulator NPPA has fixed the retail and ceiling prices of 22 formulations used for the treatment of various ailments including HIV, bacterial infections and cardiac conditions among others.
While National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices of 20 formulations, it has also capped the ceiling prices of two formulations, a notification on the regulator's website said.
The prices have been fixed/revised under the Drug (Prices Control) Order, 2013, it added.
The regulator has fixed ceiling prices of Co-trimoxazole (Sulphamethoxazole(A) and Trimethoprim(B) tablets used for treating a variety of bacterial infections and oral rehydration salt (ORS).
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. | Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) | As Licensed | 1 GM | 0.83 | 31015/30/2016-PI dated 08.06.2016 | 1461(E) dated 02.04.2018 (at Sl. No. 594) |
| 2. | Co-trimoxazole (Sulphamethoxazole (A)+Trimethoprim (B)] | Tablet 800 mg(A)+160 mg(B) | 1 Tablet | 1.27 | 31015/33/2017- Pricing dated 24.8.2017 and 31015/82/2016-PI.I dated 5.4.2017 | 1461(E) dated 02.04.2018 (at Sl. No. 223) |
It has also fixed the retail prices of drugs manufactured and marketed by various firms such as Omeprazole Domperidone capsule used for the treatment of acidity and gastroesophageal reflux disease, Clotrimazole Beclomethasone cream used for treating the variety of inflamed fungal skin infections.
The regulator has also fixed the retail price of Rosuvastatin Clopidogrel tablet used to lower cholesterol level and triglycerides and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Lamividine Efavirenz tablet used in the treatment of HIV, among others.
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 | Methylcobalamin + Alpha Lipoic Acid + Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Folic Acid + Vitamin D3 1000IU Tablet | Each film coated tablet contains: Methylcobalamin IP 1500mcg, Alpha Lipoic Acid USP 100mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP 3mg, Folic Acid IP 1.5mg Vitamin D3 1000IU | 1 Tablet | M/s Sozin Flora Pharma LLP / M/s Zydus Healthcare Ltd. | 10.31 |
| 2 | Methylcobalamin + Alpha Lipoic Acid + Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Folic Acid + Vitamin D3 1000IU Tablet | Each film coated tablet contains: Methylcobalamin IP 1500mcg, Alpha Lipoic Acid USP 100mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP 3mg, Folic Acid IP 1.5mg Vitamin D3 1000IU | 1 Tablet | M/s Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd / M/s Zydus Healthcare Ltd. | 10.31 |
| 3 | Cefixime + Cloxacillin + Lactic Acid Tablet (ZIFI LBX +200) | Each film coated tablet contains: Cefixime IP as Trihydrate eq. to Anhydrous Cefixime 200mg, Cloxacillin Sodium IP eq. to Cloxacillin 500mg (in Extended Release form), Lactic Acid Bacillus 90 Million Spores | 1 Tablet | M/s Malik Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. / M/s FDC Limited | 11.48 |
| 4 | Omeprazole + Domperidone Capsule (OZSON-DSR) | Each hard gelatin capsule contains: Omeprazole 20mg (As enteric coated pellets), Domperidone (As Sustained Release Pallets) 30mg | 1 Capsule | M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 2.68 |
| 5 | Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone Cream (CZSON-B) | Cream contains: Clotrimazole 1.0% w/w + Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0.025% w/w | 1 GM | M/s Tuton Pharmaceuticals / M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 2.15 |
| 6 | Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone + Neomycin Cream (CZSON-NB) | Cream contains: Clotrimazole 1.0% w/w + Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0.025% w/w, Neomycin Sulphate eq. to Neomycin Base 0.5w/w Cream | 1 GM | M/s Tuton Pharmaceuticals / M/s Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 1.93 |
| 7 | Linezolid Suspension (ZIFI TURBO KID) | Each 5ml of the reconstituted suspension contains:Linezolid IP 100mg in a flavored base | 1 ML | M/s Theon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. /M/s FDC Limited | 2.77 |
| 8 | Linezolid Suspension (LIZOFLY) | Each 5ml of the reconstituted suspension contains: Linezolid IP 100mg in a flavored base | 1 ML | M/s Sava Healthcare Ltd. / M/s Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2.77 |
| 9 | Rosuvastatin + Clopidogrel Tablet (ROSUVAS CV 10) | Each film coated tablet contains: Rosuvastatin Calcium IP eq. to Rosuvastatin 10mg, Clopidogrel Bisulfate IP eq. to Clopidogrel 75mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Pure and Cure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | 10.96 |
| 10 | Olmesartan + Amlodipine + Amlodipine Tablet (Triolmezest CH 20) | Each film coated tablet contains: Olmesartan IP 20 mg Amlodipine Besylate IP eq. to Amlodipine 5 mg Chlorthalidone IP – 12.5 mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. | 8.78 |
| 11 | Olmesartan + Amlodipine + Amlodipine Tablet (Triolmezest CH 40) | Each film coated tablet contains: Olmesartan IP 40 mg Amlodipine Besylate IP eq. to Amlodipine 5 mg Chlorthalidone IP – 12.5 mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. | 15.53 |
| 12 | Telmisartan + Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone Tablet (Telvas 3D CT 40/6.25) | Each film coated tablet contains: Telmisartan 40mg, Amlodipine 5mg & Chlorthalidone 6.25mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 8.63 |
| 13 | Telmisartan + Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone Tablet (Telvas 3D CT 80/6.25) | Each film coated tablet contains: Telmisartan 80mg, Amlodipine 5mg & Chlorthalidone 6.25mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | 14.40 |
| 14 | Norethisterone Tablet | Each film coated controlled release table contains: Norethisterone Acetate BP 10mg Tablet | 1 Tablet | M/s Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Obsurge Biotech Limited | 12.89 |
| 15 | Alpha Lipoic + Vitamin D3 + Pyridoxine + Mecobalamin + Folic Acid + Biotin Tablet (Nervijen D3) | Each coated tablet contains: Alpha Lipoic Acid 200mg Vitamin D3 1000 IU Pyridoxine HCl 3mg Mecobalamin 1500mcg Folic Acid 1.5mg Biotin 200mcg | 1 Tablet | M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / M/s Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 3.06 |
| 16 | Omega-3 (Eicosapentaenoic + Docosahexaenoic) + Mecobalamine + Pyridoxine + Folic Acid + Vitamin E + Vitamin C + Zinc Sulphate + Sodium selenite Capsule (Omegaful) | Each soft gelatine Capsule contains: Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters 60 BP providing Eicosapentaenoic Acid 90mg, Docosahexaenoic Acid 60mg, Mecobalamin- 500mcg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP 3mg, Folic Acid 1.5mg, Vitamin E 25IU, Vitamin C 100mg, and Zinc Sulphate IP eq. to Elemental Zinc 15mg Sodium selenite pentahydrate BP eq. to Elemental Selenium 60mcg | 1 Capsule | M/s Mankind Pharma Ltd. / M/s Magnet Labs Pvt. Ltd. | 1.56 |
| 17 | Thiamine Mononitrate + Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Cyanocobalamin + Nicotinamide + Calcium Pantothenate + Riboflavin + Vitamin C + Folic Acid Tablet (Sioneuron F) | Each film coated tablet contains: Thiamine Mononitrate IP 10mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP 3mg, Cyanocobalamin IP 15mcg, Nicotinamide IP 100mg, Calcium Pantothenate IP 50mg, Riboflavin IP 10mg, Vitamin C IP 150mg, Folic Acid IP 1500mcg | 1 Tablet | M/s Albert David Limited | 1.55 |
| 18 | Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate + Lamividine + Efavirenz Tablet (AVONZA) | Each tablet contains: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg, Lamividine 300mg, Efavirenz 400mg | 1 Tablet | M/s Mylan Laboratories Limited / M/s Mylan Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. | 60.00 |
| 19 | Diclofenac + Methyl Salcylate + Menthol (Volini Maxx Spray in 25gm Pack) | contains: Diclofenac Diethylamine BP 2.32% w/w (eq. to Diclofenac Sodium 2% w/w), Methyl Salicylate IP 10% w/w & Menthol IP 5% w/w | 25 GM | M/s Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. | 156.25 |
| 20 | Diclofenac + Methyl Salcylate + Menthol (Volini Maxx Spray in 55gm 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 | 55 GM | M/s Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. | 296.87 |
The NPPA is mandated to fix/revise the prices of controlled bulk drugs and formulations and to enforce prices and availability of the medicines in the country.
It also monitors the prices of decontrolled drugs in order to keep them at reasonable levels.
The regulator implements and enforces the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order.
It is also entrusted with the task of recovering amounts overcharged by manufacturers for the controlled drugs from the consumers.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that NPPA had 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.
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Below are the attachments for the same.
http://www.nppaindia.nic.in/ceiling/press06June18/1%20FormulationPrices(20).pdf
http://www.nppaindia.nic.in/ceiling/press06June18/2%20FormulationPrices(2).pdf
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