NPPA Fixes Retail Prices of 23 New Drug Formulations Including Atorvastatin, Sitagliptin, Details

Written By :  Susmita Roy
Published On 2026-08-03 15:30 GMT   |   Update On 2026-08-03 15:30 GMT
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New Delhi: Through a recent notification, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, has fixed the retail prices of 23 new drug formulations under the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013.

The formulations brought under retail price fixation include several widely used cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, psychiatric, anti-infective, nutritional and analgesic medicines.

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The formulations brought under retail price fixation include widely used cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, psychiatric, anti-infective, nutritional and analgesic medicines such as Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel and Aspirin Capsules in 10 mg and 20 mg strengths (Rs. 6.37 and Rs. 8.89 per capsule respectively) by Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals/Sun Pharma Laboratories and Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals/Sun Pharmaceutical Industries; Clonazepam and Paroxetine Controlled Release Tablets in 12.5 mg and 25 mg strengths (Rs. 17.52 and Rs. 20.06 per tablet respectively) by Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals/Mankind Pharma; Desvenlafaxine Extended Release and Clonazepam Tablets in 50 mg and 100 mg strengths (Rs. 17.47 and Rs. 25.83 per tablet respectively) by Pure and Cure Healthcare/Mankind Pharma; and others.
This came in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraphs 5, 11 and 15 of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, read with S.O. 1394(E) dated the 30th May, 2013, S.O. 5249(E) dated 11th November, 2022 and S.O. 3516(E) dated 30th June, 2026 issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (hereinafter referred as NPPA) has fixed, the price as specified in column (6) of the table herein below as the retail price, exclusive of Goods and Services Tax, if any, in relation to the formulation specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table with the strength, unit and name of manufacturer & marketing company, as specified in the corresponding entries in columns (3), (4) and (5) thereof;

Sl.

No.

Name of the Formulation / Brand Name

Strength

Unit

Manufacturer & Marketing Company

Retail Price (Rs.)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

1

Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel and Aspirin Capsules

Each Hard Gelatin Capsule Contains:

Atorvastatin Calcium IP Eq. to Atorvastatin 10 mg (As Film Coated Atorvastatin Tablets IP), Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP Eq. to Clopidogrel 75 mg (As Film Coated Clopidogrel Tablets IP), Aspirin IP 75 mg (As Aspirin Gastro-Resistant Tablets IP)

1 Capsule

  • M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd./ M/s Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.;
  • M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd./ M/s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

6.37

2

Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel and Aspirin Capsules

Each Hard Gelatin Capsule Contains:

Atorvastatin Calcium IP Eq. to Atorvastatin 20 mg (As Film Coated Atorvastatin Tablets IP, Clopidogrel Bisulphate IP Eq. to Clopidogrel 75 mg (As Film Coated Clopidogrel Tablets IP), Aspirin IP 75 mg (As Aspirin Gastro-Resistant Tablets IP)

1 Capsule

  • M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd./ M/s Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.;
  • M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd./ M/s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

8.89

3

Clonazepam and Paroxetine Controlled Release Tablets

Each Film Coated Bilayered Tablet Contains: Clonazepam IP 0.5 mg, Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate IP eq. to Paroxetine 12.5 mg (As Controlled Release)

1 Tablet

M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd./ M/s Mankind Pharma Ltd.

17.52

4

Clonazepam and Paroxetine Controlled Release Tablets

Each Film Coated Bilayered Tablet Contains: Clonazepam IP 0.5 mg, Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate IP eq. to Paroxetine 25 mg (As Controlled Release)

1 Tablet

M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd./

M/s Mankind Pharma Ltd.

20.06

5

Desvenlafaxine Extended Release and Clonazepam Tablets

Each Uncoated Bilayered Tablet Contains:

Desvenlafaxine Succinate USP Eq. to Desvenlafaxine 50 mg (In Extended Release Form), Clonazepam IP 0.5 mg

1 Tablet

M/s Pure and Cure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd./

M/s Mankind Pharma Ltd

17.47

6

Desvenlafaxine Extended Release and Clonazepam Tablets

Each Uncoated Bilayered Tablet Contains:

Desvenlafaxine Succinate USP Eq. to Desvenlafaxine 100mg (In Extended-Release Form) Clonazepam IP 0.5 mg

1 Tablet

M/s Pure and Cure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Mankind Pharma Ltd

25.83

7

Escitalopram Oxalate and Clonazepam Tablets

Each film coated tablet contains: Escitalopram Oxalate IP eq. to Escitalopram 5 mg, Clonazepam IP 0.5 mg

1 Tablet

M/s Windlas Biotech Ltd./ M/s Ipca Laboratories Ltd.

10.72

8

Etoricoxib and Paracetamol Tablets

Each Film Coated Tablet contains:

Etoricoxib IP 60 mg, Paracetamol IP 325 mg

1 Tablet

M/s JK Print Pack (Pharma Division)/ M/s Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

10.90

9

Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid Tablets

Each film coated tablet contains: Ferrous Ascorbate IP eq. to Elemental Iron 100 mg, Folic Acid IP 1.5 mg

1 Tablet

M/s Crius Life sciences Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Eris Lifesciences Ltd.

16.92

10

Iron and Folic Acid Syrup

Each 15 ml contains: Iron (III) Hydroxide Polymaltose compleх eq. to Elemental Iron 50 mg, Folic Acid IP 0.5 mg

1 ML

M/s Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd./ M/s German Remedies Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

0.28

11

Myo-Inositol, D-Chiro Inositol and Vitamin D3 Powder

Each 5g Sachet contains: Vitamin D3 (Stabilized form) 1000 IU, Myo-Inositol IP 2000 mg, D-Chiro Inositol 50 mg

1 GM

M/s Safetab Life Science/ M/s Anax Lifescience Pvt. Ltd

9.29

12

Ofloxacin and Metronidazole Suspension

Each 5 ml contains: Ofloxacin IP 100 mg, Metronidazole Benzoate IP eq. to Metronidazole 200 mg

1 ML

M/s Hema Laboratories Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

1.09

13

Ofloxacin and Metronidazole Suspension

Each 5 ml contains: Ofloxacin IP 50 mg, Metronidazole Benzoate IP eq. to Metronidazole 100 mg

1 ML

M/s Hema Laboratories Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

0.86

14

Paracetamol Oral Suspension

Each 5 ml contains: Paracetamol IP 500 mg

1 ML

M/s Naxpar Pharma Pvt. Ltd. / M/s Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

0.66

15

Telmisartan and Metoprolol Succinate (ER) Tablets

Each film coated bilayered Tablet contains:

Telmisartan IP 40 mg , Metoprolol Succinate IP eq. to Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg (as Extended release)

1 Tablet

M/s Windlas Biotech Ltd/ M/s FDC Ltd

15.01

16

Telmisartan and Metoprolol Succinate (ER) Tablets

Each film coated bilayered Tablet contains:

Telmisartan IP 40 mg , Metoprolol Succinate IP eq. to Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg (as Extended release)

1 Tablet

M/s Windlas Biotech Ltd/ M/s FDC Ltd

18.50

17

Telmisartan, Chlorthalidone and Metoprolol Succinate (ER)Tablets

Each film coated bilayer tablet contains:

Telmisartan IP 40 mg , Chlorthalidone IP 6.25 mg, Metoprolol Succinate IP 47.50 mg eq. to Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg (As extended-release form)

1 Tablet

M/s Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Mankind Pharma Ltd.

11.77

18

Telmisartan,

Chlorthalidone and Metoprolol

Each film coated bilayer tablet contains:

Telmisartan IP 40mg,

1 Tablet

M/s Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd./M/s Mankind Pharma Ltd.

11.67

Succinate (ER)Tablets

Chlorthalidone IP 6.25 mg, Metoprolol Succinate IP 23.75 mg

eq. to Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg (As extended-release form)

19

Nebivolol Hydrochloride and Telmisartan Tablets

Each uncoated bilayered tablet contains:

Nebivolol Hydrochloride IP Eq. to Nebivolol 2.5 mg, Telmisartan IP 40 mg

1 Tablet

M/s Windlas Biotech Ltd./ M/s Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

13.70

20

Sitagliptin, Glimepiride and Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets

Each film coated tablet contains: Sitagliptin Phosphate Monohydrate IP eq. to Sitagliptin 100 mg,

Glimepiride IP 2mg, Metformin Hydrochloride

(As Extended Release) IP 1000 mg

1 Tablet

  • M/s Exemed Pharmaceuticals/ M/s Alkem Laboratories Ltd.;
  • M/s Exemed Pharmaceuticals/ M/s Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. ;
  • M/s Exemed Pharmaceuticals/ M/s Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

19.46

21

Sitagliptin, Glimepiride and Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets

Each film coated tablet contains: Sitagliptin Phosphate Monohydrate IP eq. to Sitagliptin 100 mg,

Glimepiride IP 1 mg,

Metformin Hydrochloride

(As Extended Release) IP 1000 mg

1 Tablet

  • M/s Exemed Pharmaceuticals/

M/s Alkem Laboratories Ltd.;

  • M/s Exemed Pharmaceuticals/

M/s Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. ;

  • M/s Exemed Pharmaceuticals/

M/s Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

17.73

22

Combikit of Clarithromycin Tablets IP, Pantoprazole Tablets IP and Amoxicillin Tablets USP

Each Strip Contains:

  1. Clarithromycin Tablets IP (2 Tablets)

Each Film Coated Tablet Contains:

Clarithromycin IP 500 mg,

  1. Pantoprazole Tablets IP (2 Tablets)

Each Enteric Coated Tablet Contains:

Pantoprazole Sodium IP eq. to Pantoprazole 40 mg,

  1. Amoxicillin Tablets USP (2 Tablets)

Each Film Coated Tablet Contains:

Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP eq. to Amoxycillin 1000 mg

1 Strip

M/s Malik Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. /

M/s Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

122.56

23

Dapagliflozin, Pioglitazone and Metformin Hydrochloride SR Tablets

Each film coated bilayered tablet contains:

Dapagliflozin Propanediol USP Eq. to Dapagliflozin 10mg, Pioglitazone Hydrochloride IP eq. to Pioglitazone 15mg, Metformin Hydrochloride IP

(as sustained release) 1000mg

1 Tablet

M/s Eris Lifesciences Ltd.

18.77

The notification further states:

(a) The manufacturer, as mentioned in column (5) of the table above, of formulations i.e., “new drug” under paragraph 2(1)(u) of the DPCO, 2013 shall fix the retail price not exceeding the price as specified in column (6) of the table above.
(b) Any other existing manufacturer launching the same new drug as specified in column (2), (3) and (4) of table above within twelve months of the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette is permitted to do so at a retail price not exceeding the price as specified in column (6) of the table above subject to filing of Form-IA on IPDMS 2.0 along with supporting documents within one month of launch.
(c) The manufacturer may add Goods and Services Tax only if they have paid actually or it is payable to the Government on the retail price mentioned in column (6) of the above said table.
(d) The retail price for a pack of the aforesaid formulation shall be arrived at by the concerned manufacturer in accordance with the retail price specified in column (6) of the above table as per provisions contained in paragraph 11 of the DPCO, 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.
(e) 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.
(f) In case the retail price of any of the aforesaid formulations is not complied with, as per instant price notification and notes specified hereinabove, then the concerned manufacturer/marketing company shall be liable to deposit the overcharged amount along with the interest thereon under the provisions of the DPCO, 2013 read with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

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