**Policy Summary:**
This document, designated S.O. 2578 and dated August 1, 2016, is an addendum order issued by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. The order modifies the NPPA's Order No. S.O. 2210E, dated June 24, 2016, which pertains to the ceiling price fixation of scheduled formulation packs of I.V. Fluids (Non-Glass) with special features. This addendum introduces the following manufacturers and their respective product brand names to Table B of the original order:
* Ms. Aishwarya Lifesciences: Lifusion Eurohead bottle
* Ms. Baxter India Pvt. Ltd.: Viaflex bags
* Ms. Claris Otsuka Private Limited: Eurohead bottle
* Ms. Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Limited: Eurohead bottle
The file reference for this addendum is PN166342016FF. No. 8342016D.P.NPPADiv.II. Prasenjit Das, Assistant Director, is listed.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The Indian government ministry responsible for the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority.
Department of Pharmaceutical: A department under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA): An Indian government regulatory agency that fixes and revises prices of pharmaceutical products.
New Delhi: The location where the addendum order was issued.
Gazette of India: The official journal of the government of India, in which the order was published.
S.O. 2210E: The Order number of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, dated 24th June 2016, which is being amended by this addendum.
Aishwarya Lifesciences: A manufacturer of I.V. Fluids, specifically Lifusion Eurohead bottle.
Baxter India Pvt. Ltd.: A manufacturer of I.V. Fluids, specifically Viaflex bags.