Date: 2017-04-03Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and in supersession of the order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Executive Summary:
This order, issued by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, revises the ceiling prices of scheduled formulations based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) of 2016. It supersedes previous orders related to formulation packs of Non-Glass with special features. The revised prices are effective from April 1, 2017, and manufacturers must comply with the specified ceiling prices.
Key Points / Main Content:
Price Revision and Applicability:
* Revises ceiling prices based on a 1.97186% increase in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for 2016.
* The revised ceiling prices, exclusive of local taxes, are effective from April 1, 2017.
* Applies to scheduled formulations with specific dosage forms, strengths, and unit packaging as specified in Table A.
Manufacturer Responsibilities:
* Manufacturers selling above the ceiling price plus local taxes must revise prices downward.
* Manufacturers with MRP lower than the ceiling price plus local taxes may revise existing MRP based on the WPI for 2016, following DPCO guidelines.
* Local taxes can only be added if actually paid or payable to the government on the ceiling price.
Special Provisions:
* Manufacturers claiming separate ceiling prices for Non-Glass packs with special features must apply to NPPA with detailed justification and documentation.
* For other special features or pack sizes, manufacturers must seek specific price approval from NPPA.
Compliance and Reporting:
* Manufacturers must determine the ceiling price for scheduled formulations as per DPCO 2013 guidelines.
* A price list in Form V must be issued to NPPA through IPDMS, with copies to the State Drug Controller and dealers.
* Manufacturers must submit quarterly returns on production, import, and sale of scheduled formulations in Form III.
* Manufacturers intending to discontinue production must inform NPPA six months prior using Form IV.
Retailer and Dealer Obligations:
* Retailers and dealers must display the price list and supplementary price list in a conspicuous location.
New Drug Launches:
* Existing manufacturers launching new drugs with specified dosages or strengths must apply for prior price approval in Form I.
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
* Manufacturers not complying with ceiling prices will be liable to deposit the overcharged amount with interest.
Supersession of Previous Orders:
* This order supersedes previous price orders fixing ceiling or retail prices for formulations specified in Table A.
Impact Analysis:
Manufacturers:
* Impact: Required to revise pricing, comply with ceiling prices, and fulfill reporting obligations. Potential impact on profit margins depending on current pricing strategies.
* Action Required: Review current pricing, revise prices as necessary, submit required forms and reports, and ensure compliance with DPCO 2013.
Retailers and Dealers:
* Impact: Must display updated price lists to ensure transparency for consumers.
* Action Required: Obtain and prominently display the updated price lists and supplementary lists provided by manufacturers.
Consumers:
* Impact: Benefit from revised and regulated prices, ensuring affordability of essential medicines.
* Action Required: Be aware of the revised prices and report any discrepancies to relevant authorities.
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA):
* Impact: Responsible for monitoring compliance, reviewing applications for special pricing, and enforcing regulations.
* Action Required: Oversee the implementation of the order, review manufacturer submissions, and take action against non-compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority: A government regulatory agency in India responsible for fixing and revising prices of pharmaceutical products.
Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013: A legal order issued by the Government of India to regulate the prices of essential drugs.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the development and regulation of the chemical and fertilizer industries.
New Delhi: The location where the order was issued.
Wholesale Price Index: An index used to measure the changes in the price of goods at the wholesale level. Used here for price revisions.
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: An act of the Parliament of India that ensures the supply of certain commodities, including drugs.
State Drug Controller: A state-level regulatory authority responsible for the control and monitoring of drugs.
IPDMS: An online system used by manufacturers to submit price lists and other information to the NPPA.
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MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
(Department of Pharmaceuticals)
[NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRICING AUTHORITY]
ORDER
New Delhi, the 1st April 2017
S.O. 1051(E).—In exercise of powers, conferred by sub paragraph (3) and (4) of paragraph 11 and paragraph 14
of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, read with S.O. 1394(E) dated the 30th May, 2013, S.O. 1192(E) dated
22nd March, 2016 issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and in supersession of
the order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (National Pharmaceutical Pricing
Authority) No. S.O 1993(E) dated 3rd June,2016 read with Corrigendum order S.O 2062 dated 9th June, 2016, S.O
2210(E) dated 24th June 2016, S.O 2578(E) dated 1st August 2016, S.O. 3161(E) dated 6th October 2016 in so far as
they relate to formulation packs of Non-Glass with special features (mentioned as Non-PVC in S.O. 1993(E) dated 3rd
June 2016) mentioned in the Table A herein below, manufactured by the manufacturers specified in Table B for specified
products and pack-sizes, except in respect of things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the National
Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, hereby revises the price based on Wholesale price index (WPI) of 2016 as specified in
column (5) of the Table A herein below as separate ceiling price exclusive of local tax applicable, if any in respect of the
scheduled formulations specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table with the dosage form and
strength and unit/packaging specified respectively in the corresponding entries in columns (3) and (4) thereof:
Table A: Price Revision as per Annual Wholesale Price Index (WPI) @ 1.97186% increase.
Sl No Medicines Dosage form and Unit/packaging Ceiling price (wef
Strength 01.4.2017 with WPI @
1.97186%)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1. Glucose (A) + Sodium Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% 1000ml Non Glass with special 75.96
Chloride (B) (B) features
2. Glucose (A) + Sodium Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% 500ml Non Glass with special 64.99
Chloride (B) (B) features
3. Glucose Injection 5% 1000ml Non Glass with special 72.28
features
4. Glucose Injection 5% 500ml Non Glass with special 62.53
features
5. Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% 1000ml Non Glass with special 74.86
features
6. Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% 100ml Non Glass with special 31.97
features
7. Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% 250ml Non Glass with special 47.19
features
8. Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% 500ml Non Glass with special 66.84
features
TABLE ‘B’
Sl. No. Name of Manufacturer Product /Brand Name
(1) (2) (3)
1. M/s B.Braun Medical (I) Pvt Ltd. Ecoflac Plus bottle with Eurohead
2. M/s Amanta Healthcare Ltd. Steriport bottle
3. M/s Aculife Healthcare Pvt Ltd. Aculife bottle with Eurohead
4. M/s Albert David Limited Albert David bottle with Eurohead
5. M/s Denis Chem Limited Aquapulse with Eurohead
6. M/s Claris Life Sciences Limited Claris bottle with Eurohead
7. M/s Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Limited Freeflex bags
8. M/s Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Private Ltd. (previously Unibag
known as Claris Otsuka Private Limited)
9. M/s Aishwarya Lifesciences Lifusion Eurohead bottle
10. M/s Baxter (India) Pvt. Ltd. Viaflex bags¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 5
11. M/s Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Private Ltd. (previously Eurohead bottle
known as Claris Otsuka Private Limited)
12. M/s Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Limited Eurohead bottle
NOTE :
(a) The ceiling prices are applicable with effect from 01.4.2017 (ceiling prices are inclusive of Wholesale Price Index
(WPI) @1.97186% for the year 2016 over 2015).
(b) The manufacturers of scheduled formulations, selling abovesaid products/brandname of scheduled formulations at
price higher than the ceiling price (plus local taxes as applicable) so fixed and notified by the Government, shall
revise the prices of all such formulations downward not exceeding the ceiling price specified in column (5) in the
above table plus local taxes as applicable, if any.
(c) The manufacturers of above mentioned scheduled formulations having MRP lower than the ceiling price specified
in column (5) in the above table (plus local taxes as applicable, if any), may revise the existing M.R.P. of their
formulations, on the basis of WPI @ 1.97186% for year 2016 in accordance with paragraph 16(2) of DPCO, 2013,
read with para 13(2) of DPCO, 2013.
(d) The manufacturers may add local taxes only if they have paid actually or if it is payable to the Government on the
ceiling price mentioned in column (5) of the above said table.
(e) Any other manufacturer claiming separate ceiling price for Non-Glass with special feature shall apply to NPPA for
separate ceiling price approval with details and demonstrate, that such pack has all of the features as (i) self
collapsibility and self-sealability (ii) not having air-vent; and (iii) there is no chance of contamination during
manufacture/infusion/admixing levels alongwith documentation and demonstration.
(f) For other special features claimed or any other pack size manufactured, the manufacturer shall approach the NPPA
for specific price approval for its formulation.
(g) The ceiling price for a pack of the scheduled formulation shall be arrived at by the concerned manufacturer in
accordance with the ceiling price specified in column (5) of the above table as per provisions contained in paragraph
11 of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013. The manufacturer shall issue a price list in Form–V from date of
Notification as per paragraph 24 of the DPCO, 2013 to NPPA through IPDMS and submit a copy to State Drug
Controller and dealers.
(h) As per para 24(4) of DPCO 2013, every retailer and dealer shall display price list and the supplementary price list, if
any, as furnished by the manufacturer, on a conspicuous part of the premises where he carries on business in a
manner so as to be easily accessible to any person wishing to consult the same.
(i) Where an existing manufacturer of scheduled formulation with dosage or strength or both as specified in the above
table launches a new drug as per paragraph 2 (u) of the DPCO, 2013 such existing manufacturer shall apply for
prior price approval of such new drug to the NPPA in Form I as specified under Schedule-II of the DPCO, 2013.
(j) The manufacturers of above said scheduled formulations shall furnish quarterly return to the NPPA, in respect of
production / import and sale of scheduled formulations in Form-III of Schedule-II of the DPCO, 2013 through
IPDMS. Any manufacturer intending to discontinue production of above said scheduled formulation shall furnish
information to the NPPA, in respect of discontinuation of production and / or import of scheduled formulation in
Form-IV of Schedule-II of the DPCO, 2013 at least six months prior to the intended date of discontinuation.
(k) The manufacturers not complying with the ceiling price and notes specified hereinabove shall be liable to deposit
the overcharged amount along with interest thereon under the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013
read with Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
(l) Consequent to the issue of ceiling prices of such formulations as specified in column (2) of the above table in this
notification, the price order(s) fixing ceiling or retail price, if any, issued prior to the above said date of notification,
stand(s) superseded.
[PN/175/43/2017/F./F. No. 8(43)/2017/D.P./NPPA-Div.II]
BALJIT SINGH, Asstt. Director
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