Prices of essential medicines reduced
Posted on: 24/Dec/2016 10:19:30 AM
The central government has decided to reduce the price of medicines used for treating 55 illnesses including HIV and diabetes. The National Drug Pricing Regulator has fixed/revised ceiling prices of 55 scheduled formulations.
Prices of over 55 essential drugs including those used for treatment of HIV infection, diabetes, anxiety disorders, bacterial infections, angina and acid reflux have been capped by the government, leading to a price cut in the range of 5 per cent to 44 per cent.
The National Drug Pricing Regulator has also fixed the retail prices of 29 formulations.
