Date: 2016-01-22Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers, conferred by paragraph 5, 11 and 15 of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, read with S.O. No. 1394(E) dated the 30th May, 2013
This document is an order issued by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. The order, identified as S.O. 217(E), and dated January 22, 2016, withdraws Gazette Notification S.O. No. 1892(E) dated July 13, 2015, with immediate effect. The withdrawn notification pertained to the retail price fixation of Clopidogrel Atorvastatin Aspirin Capsule Deplatt CV 20 Forte for 1 Capsule, manufactured by M/s Surein Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. and marketed by M/s Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This action is taken in exercise of powers conferred by paragraphs 5, 11, and 15 of the Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013, read with S.O. No. 1394(E) dated May 30, 2013. The order's file reference is PN158262016/F. No. 8262016/D.P.NPPA/Div.II and is issued by Anand Prakash, Dy. Director.
Key Entities Referenced
Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013: A legal instrument that empowers the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to regulate drug prices.
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA): A government regulatory agency responsible for controlling and fixing the prices of pharmaceutical products in India.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies related to the chemical and fertilizer industries and the pharmaceutical sector.
Clopidogrel Atorvastatin Aspirin Capsule Deplatt CV 20 Forte: A specific pharmaceutical product, a capsule containing a combination of Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin, and Aspirin, with the brand name Deplatt CV 20 Forte.
Ms Surein Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.: The manufacturer of the pharmaceutical product Clopidogrel Atorvastatin Aspirin Capsule Deplatt CV 20 Forte.
Ms Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd: The company responsible for marketing the pharmaceutical product Clopidogrel Atorvastatin Aspirin Capsule Deplatt CV 20 Forte.
New Delhi, Delhi: The location where the order was issued.
Gazette Notification S.O. No. 1892E dated 13th July, 2015: An official government publication being withdrawn by this order, related to retail price fixation.