NPPA Revises Ceiling Price of 233 Scheduled Formulation, Details

Published On 2023-04-05 12:30 GMT | Update On 2023-10-19 09:18 GMT

New Delhi: In accordance with the price revision as per the annual wholesale price index (WPI) increase of 12.1218%, through a recent notification, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the Government of India has revised and fixed the ceiling price of 233 scheduled formulations under the Drug (Price Control) Order, 2013.The list...

The list includes 5-aminosalicylic Acid, 5-Fluorouracil, Acetylsalicylic acid, All-trans Retinoic Acid, Amphotericin B (Lipid), Amphotericin B (Liposomal), Ampicillin, Anti-D immunoglobulin, Anti-rabies immunoglobulin, Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin, Arsenic Trioxide, Azithromycin, BCG vaccine, Benzathine benzylpenicillin, Benzoyl Peroxide, Betamethasone, Budesonide, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium gluconate, Cefadroxil and others.

Earlier, the Medical Dialogue Team had reported that according to the NPPA notification, based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data provided by the Office of the Economic Advisor, Department of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the annual change in the WPI works out to 12.1218% during the calendar year 2022 over the corresponding period in 2021.

In relation to the above, the pharma industry is going to see the highest ever annual increase in prices of essential medicines as the cost of such drugs including painkillers, anti-infectives, antibiotics are set to rise by more than 12 percent effective April 1, 2023.

Scheduled formulation means any formulation, included in the First Schedule whether referred to by generic versions or brand name (mainly products covered under the National List of Essential Medicines are Scheduled Formulation). In other words, all medicines that are covered in National List of Essential Medicine, which are notified in Schedule 1, by the Govt. are scheduled formulation.

"Ceiling Price" refers to a price fixed by the Government for Scheduled Formulations in accordance with the provisions of drugs (prices control) order, 2013. Ceiling Price is the Maximum Price to Retailer (excluding Taxes, if any) for the given product.

The notice declared that in exercise of the powers, conferred by paragraphs 4, 6, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17 and 18 of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, read with S.O. No. 1394(E) dated the 30th May 2013, 5249(E) dated 11th November 2022 issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and in supersession of the Order(s) of the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority) S.O. Number and date specified in column no. 6(a) & 6(b) mentioned in the table below, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, has fixed the prices as specified in column (5) of the table herein below as ceiling prices exclusive of Goods and Services Tax applicable, if any in respect of the Scheduled formulations specified in the corresponding entry in a column of the said Table with the dosage form & strength and unit specified respectively in the corresponding entries in columns (3) and (4) thereof:

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
1	5-aminosalicylic Acid	Suppository 500 mg Retention Enema	1 Suppository	21.04	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
2	5-aminosalicylic Acid	Tablet 400 mg	1 Tablet	9.30	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
3	5-Fluorouracil	Injection 250 mg/5 ml	1 ml	2.90	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
4	Abacavir (A) + Lamivudine (B)	Tablet 60 mg(A) + 30 mg(B)	1 Tablet	25.00	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
5	Acetylsalicylic acid	Effervescent/ Dispersible/ Enteric coated Tablet 100 mg	1 Tablet	0.22	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
6	Acetylsalicylic acid	Tablet 100 mg	1 Tablet	0.21	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
7	Acetylsalicylic acid	Tablet 150 mg	1 Tablet	0.50	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
8	Acetylsalicylic acid	Tablet 325mg	1 Tablet	0.68	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
9	Acetylsalicylic acid	Tablet 350mg	1 Tablet	0.38	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
10	Acetylsalicylic acid	Tablet 75 mg	1 Tablet	0.38	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
11	All-trans Retinoic Acid	Capsule 10 mg	1 Capsule	101.84	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
12	Amphotericin B (Lipid)	Powder for Injection 50 mg	Each Pack	3990.40	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
13	Amphotericin B (Liposomal)	Powder for Injection 50 mg	Each Pack	9294.89	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
14	Ampicillin	Powder for Injection 1 gm	Each Pack	26.56	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
15	Anti-D immunoglobulin	Injection 300mcg	Each Pack	2657.32	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
16	Anti-D Immunoglobulin	Injection 150mcg	Each Vial	2071.29	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
17	Anti-rabies immunoglobulin	Injection 150 IU/ml	1 ml	3453.86	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
18	Anti-rabies immunoglobulin	Injection 300 IU/ml	1 ml	121.76	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
19	Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin	250IU	Each Pack	1383.49	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
20	Arsenic Trioxide	Injection 1mg/ml	1 ml	67.59	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
21	Artesunate (A) + Sulphadoxine - Pyrimethamine (B)	Tablet 100 mg(A) + 1 Tablet (750 mg+ 37.5 mg) (B)	Combi pack	36.71	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
22	Artesunate (A) + Sulphadoxine - Pyrimethamine (B)	Tablet 150 mg(A) + 2 Tablet (500 mg+ 25 mg) (B)	Combi pack	49.84	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
23	Artesunate (A) + Sulphadoxine - Pyrimethamine (B)	Tablet 200 mg(A) + 2 Tablet (750 mg+ 37.5 mg) (B)	Combi pack	45.45	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
24	Artesunate (A) + Sulphadoxine - Pyrimethamine (B)	Tablet 25 mg(A) + 1 Tablet (250 mg+ 12.5 mg) (B)	Combi pack	24.47	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
25	Azithromycin	Capsule 500 mg	1 Capsule	20.64	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
26	BCG vaccine		Each Dose	11.12	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
27	Benzathine benzylpenicillin	Powder for Injection 12 lac units	Each Pack	22.70	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
28	Benzathine benzylpenicillin	Powder for Injection 6 lac units	Each Pack	15.01	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
29	Benzoyl Peroxide	Cream 2.5%	1 gm	2.90	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
30	Benzyl penicillin	Powder for Injection 10 Lac Units	Each Pack	9.70	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
31	Betamethasone	Gel 0.05%	1 gm	0.66	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
32	Betamethasone	Lotion 0.1%	1 ml	1.02	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
33	Betamethasone	Lotion 0.5%	1 ml	0.66	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
34	Budesonide	Nasal Spray 100 mcg/dose	1 Dose	1.13	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
35	Budesonide	Nasal Spray 50 mcg/dose	1 Dose	1.26	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
36	Budesonide	Inhalation (MDI) 100 mcg/dose	Per Metered Dose	1.58	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
37	Budesonide	Inhalation (MDI) 200 mcg/dose	Per metered Dose	2.19	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
38	Budesonide	Inhalation (DPI) 100 mcg/dose	Per Dose	2.48	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
39	Budesonide	Inhalation (DPI) 200 mcg/dose	Per Dose	3.59	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
40	Budesonide (A)+ Formoterol (B)	Inhalation (MDI) 100 mcg (A) + 6 mcg (B)	Per Metered Dose	2.34	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
41	Budesonide (A)+ Formoterol (B)	Inhalation (MDI) 200 mcg (A) + 6 mcg (B)	Per Metered Dose	3.33	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
42	Budesonide (A)+ Formoterol (B)	Inhalation (MDI) 400 mcg (A) + 6 mcg (B)	Per Metered Dose	3.80	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
43	Budesonide (A)+ Formoterol (B)	Inhalation (DPI) 100 mcg (A) + 6 mcg (B)	Per Dose	4.72	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
44	Budesonide (A)+ Formoterol (B)	Inhalation (DPI) 200 mcg (A) + 6 mcg (B)	Per Dose	6.26	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
45	Budesonide (A)+ Formoterol (B)	Inhalation (DPI) 400 mcg (A) + 6 mcg (B)	Per Dose	8.00	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
46	Calcium Carbonate	Tablet 500mg	1 Tablet	2.15	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
47	Calcium gluconate	Injection 100 mg/ml	1 ml	0.68	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
48	Cefadroxil	Capsule 500 mg	1 Capsule	8.90	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
49	Cefazolin	Powder for Injection 1 gm	Each Pack	30.56	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
50	Cefazolin	Powder for Injection 500 mg	Each Pack	19.37	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
51	Cefixime	Capsule 400 mg	1 Capsule	36.40	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
52	Cetirizine	Capsule 10 mg	1 Capsule	2.96	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
53	Chlorambucil	Tablet 2 mg	1 Tablet	45.94	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
54	Chlorambucil	Tablet 5 mg	1 Tablet	103.25	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
55	Chlorhexidine	Solution 5% (Concentrate for dilution)	1 ml	0.19	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
56	Clofazimine	Capsule 100 mg	1 Capsule	4.61	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
57	Clofazimine	Capsule 50 mg	1 Capsule	2.70	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
58	Clomiphene	Capsule 100 mg	1 Capsule	69.30	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
59	Clomiphene	Capsule 50 mg	1 Capsule	38.11	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
60	Cloxacillin	Capsule 250mg	1 Capsule	1.41	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
61	Cloxacillin	Capsule 500mg	1 Capsule	2.37	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
62	Cloxacillin	Tablet 250mg	1 Tablet	2.15	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
63	Cloxacillin	Powder for Injection250mg	Each Pack	5.52	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
64	Coagulation factor IX	Powder for Injection 600 IU	Each Pack	15338.91	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
65	Coagulation factor VIII	Powder for Injection 250 IU	Each pack	4649.89	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
66	Coagulation factor VIII	Powder for Injection 500 IU	Each Pack	11410.50	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
67	Co-trimoxazole (Sulphamethoxazole (A)+Trimethoprim (B)]	Tablet 800 mg(A)+160 mg(B)	1 Tablet	2.52	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
68	Cyclosporine	Injection 50 mg/ml	1 ml	335.78	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
69	Dapsone	Tablet 100 mg	1 Tablet	0.44	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
70	Daunarubicin	Powder for I.V. Injection 20 mg (5 mg/ml)	Each pack	302.74	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
71	Desferrioxamine	Powder for Injection 500mg	Each pack	200.19	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
72	Dexamethasone	Injection 4 mg/ml	Each Pack (2 ml)	11.60	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
73	Dextran-40	Injection 10%	1 ml	1.05	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
74	Diazepam	Oral Liquid 2 mg/5ml	1 ml	3.39	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
75	Diclofenac	Capsule 50 mg	1 Capsule	0.76	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
76	Dicyclomine	Oral Solution 10mg/5ml	1 ml	0.20	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
77	Dicyclomine	Tablet 10mg	1 Tablet	0.13	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
78	Dinoprostone	Tablet 0.5mg	1 Tablet	62.30	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
79	Diphtheria antitoxin	10000 IU	Each Pack	1631.60	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
80	DPT vaccine		Per 0.5 ml	17.63	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
81	Efavirenz	Capsule 200 mg	1 Capsule	29.97	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
82	Efavirenz	Capsule 600 mg	1 Capsule	78.09	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
83	Ethyl Alcohol (Denatured)	Solution 70%	1 ml	0.52	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
84	Fentanyl	Injection 50mcg/ml	1 ml	28.26	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
85	Ferrous Salt (A) + Folic Acid (B)	Tablet 100mg elemental iron (A) + 500mcg (B)	1 Tablet	0.28	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
86	Fluconazole	Oral Liquid 50mg/5ml	1 ml	3.25	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
87	Fluconazole	Capsule 100 mg	1 Capsule	31.46	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
88	Fluoxetine	Tablet 10 mg	1 Tablet	3.10	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
89	Fluoxetine	Tablet 20 mg	1 Tablet	4.93	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
90	Fluoxetine	Tablet 40 mg	1 Tablet	6.64	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
91	Fluoxetine	Tablet 60 mg	1 Tablet	9.21	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
92	Folic Acid	Capsule 5 mg	1 Capsule	7.01	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
93	Gadobenate	Injection 529 mg/ml	1 ml	135.67	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
94	Gentamicin	Injection 40 mg/ml	Each Pack (2 ml)	10.48	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
95	Glucose	Injection 50%	1 ml	0.60	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
96	Glucose	Injection 5%	1000ml Glass	79.95	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
97	Glucose	Injection 5%	1000ml Non- Glass	64.54	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
98	Glucose	Injection 5%	100ml Glass	22.44	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
99	Glucose	Injection 5%	100ml Non- Glass	20.31	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
100	Glucose	Injection 5%	250ml Glass	31.01	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
101	Glucose	Injection 5%	250ml Non- Glass	28.01	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
102	Glucose	Injection 5%	500ml Glass	44.01	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
103	Glucose	Injection 5%	500ml Non- Glass	37.97	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
104	Glucose	Injection 10%	Each Pack (1000 ml)	32.15	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
105	Glucose	Injection 10%	Each Pack (500 ml)	34.97	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
106	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	1000ml Glass	80.48	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
107	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	1000ml Non- Glass	65.03	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
108	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	100ml Glass	22.50	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
109	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	100ml Non- Glass	20.33	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
110	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	250ml Glass	31.13	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
111	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	250ml Non- Glass	28.12	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
112	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	500ml Glass	44.23	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
113	Glucose (A) + Sodium Chloride (B)	Injection 5% (A) + 0.9% (B)	500ml Non- Glass	38.21	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
114	Glutaraldehyde	Solution 2%	1 ml	0.07	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
115	Griseofulvin	Tablet 125mg	1 Tablet	1.02	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
116	Griseofulvin	Tablet 375 mg	1 Tablet	5.34	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
117	Haemodialysis fluid	As license	1 ml	0.04	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
118	Human Normal Immunoglobulin	Solution for infusion 5%	1 ml	192.06	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
119	Human Normal Immunoglobulin	Solution for infusion 10%	1 ml	260.03	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
120	Human Normal Immunoglobulin	Solution for infusion 16.5%	1 ml	494.49	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
121	Hydrochlorothiazide	Tablet 50 mg	1 Tablet	0.10	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
122	Hydrogen peroxide	Solution 6%	1 ml	0.04	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
123	Hydroxocobalamin	Injection 1 mg/ml	1 ML	12.31	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
124	Hyoscine butylbromide	Injection 20 mg/ml	1 ml	12.99	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
125	Ibuprofen	Capsule 400 mg	1 Capsule	1.31	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
126	Ibuprofen	Capsule 200 mg	1 soft gelatin capsule	3.33	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
127	Imatinib	Capsule 400 mg	1 Capsule	317.98	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
128	Ipratropium	Inhalation (MDI/DPI) 20 mcg/dose	1 Dose	0.76	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
129	Ipratropium	Respirator solution for use in Nebulizer 250 mcg/ml	1 ml	3.15	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
130	Isoniazid	Tablet 100mg	1 Tablet	0.84	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
131	Isoniazid	Tablet 300mg	1 Tablet	1.49	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
132	Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine	4mcg to 6mcg	Each Pack	868.40	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
133	Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine	up to 3mcg	Each Pack	661.59	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
134	Ketamine	Injection 10 mg/ml	1 ml	13.18	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
135	Levonorgestrel	Tablet 0.75 mg	1 Tablet	28.64	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
136	Levothyroxine	Tablet 37.50 mcg	1 Tablet	1.46	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
137	Lignocaine (A) + Adrenaline (B)	Injection 1% (A) + 1:200000 (5 mcg/ml) (B)	1 ml	0.56	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
138	Lopinavir (A) + Ritonavir (B)	Tablet 100 mg(A) + 25 mg(B)	1 Tablet	29.27	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
139	Measles Rubbela Vaccine		Each Pack (0.5ml)	110.05	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
140	Measles vaccine	Vaccine	Each Pack (0.5ml)	63.47	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
141	Melphalan	Tablet 2 mg	1 Tablet	122.13	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
142	Melphalan	Tablet 5 mg	1 Tablet	209.47	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
143	Methotrexate	Injection 50 mg/ml	1 ml	49.86	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
144	Methylrosanilinium chloride (Gentian Violet)	Paint 1%	1 ml	0.10	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
145	Methylthioninium chloride (Methylene blue)	Injection 10mg/ml	1 ML	27.13	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
146	Midazolam	Tablet 7.5mg	1 Tablet	27.94	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
147	Morphine	SR Tablet 30 mg	1 Tablet	6.78	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
148	Morphine	Tablet 10 mg	1 Tablet	6.62	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
149	N-acetylcysteine	Sachet 200mg	1 gm	11.20	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
150	Nevirapine	Oral Liquid 50 mg/5ml	1 ml	1.04	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
151	Omeprazole	Tablet 10 mg	1 Tablet	5.51	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
152	Omeprazole	Capsule 40 mg	1 Capsule	6.14	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
153	Oral poliomyelitis vaccine		1 ml	127.66	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
154	Oral Rehydration Salts	As Licensed	1 gm	1.11	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
155	Oxaliplatin	Injection 100mg(as licensed)	Each Pack	5563.59	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
156	Para-aminosalicylic acid	Granules (As licensed)	1 gm	3.54	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
157	Paracetamol	Injection 150 mg/ml	Each Pack ( 0.5 ml)	3.82	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
158	Paracetamol	Injection 150 mg/ml	Each Pack (1 ml)	5.22	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
159	Paracetamol	Injection 150 mg/ml	Each Pack (2 ml)	8.02	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
160	Paracetamol	Injection 150 mg/ml	Each Pack (3 ml)	10.84	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
161	Paracetamol	Injection 150 mg/ml	Each Pack (4 ml)	13.64	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
162	Paracetamol	Injection 150 mg/ml	Each Pack (5 ml)	16.45	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
163	Paracetamol	Injection 150 mg/ml	Each Pack (7 ml)	22.06	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
164	Penicillamine	Capsule 250 mg	1 Capsule	18.50	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
165	Permethrin	Gel 5%	1 gm	1.82	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
166	Phenylephrine	Drop 10%	1 ml	10.05	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
167	Phenylephrine	Drops 5%	1 ml	4.64	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
168	Phenytoin	ERCapsule 300 mg	1 Capsule	4.74	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
169	Phenytoin	injection 25 mg/ml	1 ml	3.12	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
170	Pilocarpine	Drops 4%	1 ml	14.54	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
171	Potassium permanganate	Crystals for topical solution	1 gm	0.54	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
172	Povidone iodine	Scrub 7.5%	1 ml	1.99	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
173	Povidone iodine	Ointment 10%	1 gm	6.48	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
174	Povidone iodine	Solution 4%	1 ml	2.16	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
175	Praziquantel	Tablet 600 mg	1 tablet	43.24	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
176	Prednisolone	Injection 20 mg/2ml	1 ml	4.46	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
177	Pyrazinamide	Oral Liquid 250 mg/5ml	1 ml	0.76	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
178	Rifampicin	Tablet 150 mg	1 Tablet	2.00	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
179	Rifampicin	Tablet 300 mg	1 Tablet	3.65	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
180	Ringer Lactate	Injection 1000ml	Each Pack	99.30	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
181	Ringer Lactate	Injection 100ml	Each Pack	26.00	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
182	Ringer Lactate	Injection 250ml	Each Pack	44.33	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
183	Ringer Lactate	Injection 500ml	Each Pack	56.49	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
184	Ritonavir	Capsule 100 mg	1 Capsule	35.13	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
185	Salbutamol	Capsule 4 mg	1 Capsule	0.74	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
186	Silver Sulphadiazine	Cream 1%	1 gm	0.62	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
187	Snake venom antiserum- Lyophilized polyvalent	Powder for Injection	10 ml Pack	693.70	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
188	Snake Venom Antiserum-Soluble/ Liquid Polyvalent	Injection	Each Pack (10 ML)	538.70	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
189	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	1000ml Glass	73.87	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
190	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	1000ml Non- Glass	58.26	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
191	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	100ml Glass	21.84	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
192	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	100ml Non- Glass	19.67	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
193	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	250ml Glass	29.46	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
194	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	250ml Non- Glass	26.44	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
195	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	500ml Glass	40.96	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
196	Sodium Chloride	Injection 0.9%	500ml Non- Glass	34.86	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
197	Sodium nitrite	Injection 30 mg/ml	1 ml	32.34	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
198	Sodium Nitroprusside	Injection 10 mg/ml	1 ml	32.14	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
199	Streptokinase	Injection 7,50,000 IU	Each Pack	1567.32	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
200	Succinyl Choline	Injection 50 mg/ml	1 ml	6.02	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
201	Sumatriptan	Tablet 25mg	1 Tablet	41.44	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
202	Sumatriptan	Tablet 50mg	1 Tablet	64.15	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
203	Surfactant	Suspension for intratracheal instillation (As	Per mg of Phospholipids in the pack	83.27	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
		liensed)
204	Tacrolimus	Tablet 0.5 mg	1 Tablet	23.32	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
205	Tacrolimus	Tablet 1 mg	1 Tablet	42.83	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
206	Tacrolimus	Tablet 2 mg	1 Tablet	84.60	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
207	TD Vaccine	Each dose of 0.5ml contains: Diphtheria Toxoid ≤5Lf (≥ 2IU) Tetanus Toxoid ≥ 5Lf (≥ 40IU)	Each 0.5ml Pack	23.33	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
208	TD Vaccine	Each dose of 0.5ml contains: Diphtheria Toxoid ≤5Lf (≥ 2IU) Tetanus Toxoid ≥ 5Lf (≥ 40IU)	Each 5ml Pack	219.24	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
209	TD Vaccine	Each dose of 0.5ml contains: Diphtheria Toxoid ≤25Lf (≥ 30IU) Tetanus Toxoid ≥ 5Lf (≥ 40IU)	Each 0.5ml Pack	20.00	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
210	Temozolomide	Tablet 100 mg	1 Tablet	1925.47	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
211	Temozolomide	Tablet 20 mg	1 Tablet	466.49	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
212	Temozolomide	Tablet 250 mg	1 Tablet	4765.73	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
213	Thiopentone	Powder for Injection 0.5 gm	Each Pack	50.71	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
214	Thiopentone	Powder for Injection 1 gm	Each Pack	61.52	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
215	Timolol	Drops 0.25%	1 ml	6.43	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
216	Tramadol	Injection 50 mg/ml (20 ml Pack)	1 ml	1.54	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
217	Tramadol	Tablet 100 mg	1 Tablet	24.48	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
218	Tramadol	Tablet 50 mg	1 Tablet	10.03	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Sl. No	Medicines	Dosage form and Strength	Unit	Ceiling price (wef 1.4.2023 with WPI @ 12.1218%)	Existing S.O. No. & Date
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	6(a)	6(b)
219	Verapamil	Injection 2.5 mg/ml	1 ml	1.45	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
220	Vinblastine	Injection 1mg/ml	1 ml	25.54	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
221	Vitamin A	Capsule 50000 IU	1 Capsule	0.68	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
222	Warfarin	Tablet 1 mg	1 Tablet	3.00	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
223	Warfarin	Tablet 2 mg	1 Tablet	3.31	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
224	Warfarin	Tablet 3 mg	1 Tablet	3.89	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
225	Warfarin	Tablet 5 mg	1 Tablet	2.92	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
226	Water for Injection	Injection	Each Pack (10 ml)	2.89	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
227	Water for Injection	Injection	Each Pack (5 ml)	2.79	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
228	Water for Injection	Injection	Per 500 ml Pack	57.39	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
229	Water for Injection	Injection	Per 1000 ml Pack	100.73	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
230	Zidovudine	Capsule 300 mg	1 Capsule	2.56	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
231	Zidovudine	Tablet 300 mg	1 Tablet	17.74	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
232	Zinc sulphate	Dispersible Tablet 20mg	1 Tablet	3.91	1499 (E)	30.03.2022
233	Zolpidem	Capsule 5 mg	1 Capsule	9.14	1499 (E)	30.03.2022

Notes: -

a) The ceiling prices are applicable with effect from 01.04.2023 (ceiling prices are inclusive of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) @12.1218% for the year 2022 over 2021).

b) In respect of formulation where pack wise ceiling price is notified, for any other pack size manufactured, the manufacturer shall approach NPPA under para 11(3) of DPCO, 2013 for specific price approval for its formulations.

c) In respect of any other scheduled formulation, for which ceiling price is not mentioned above, the manufacturer shall approach NPPA for specific price approval for its formulations.

d) All manufacturers of scheduled formulations, selling branded or generic or both the versions of scheduled formulations at price higher than the ceiling price (plus Goods and Services 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 Goods and Services Taxes as applicable, if any.

e) All the existing manufacturers of above mentioned scheduled formulations having MRP lower than the ceiling price notified vide S.O. No. and Date as specified in column 6 (a)& 6 (b) in the above table (plus Goods and Services Taxes as applicable, if any), may revise the existing MRP of their formulations, on the basis of WPI @ 12.1218% for the year 2022over 2021in accordance with paragraph 16(2) of DPCO, 2013.

f) The manufacturers may add Goods and Services 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.

g) Information about the revision, if carried out, shall be forwarded to the Government in either electronic or physical form in Form-II within a period of fifteen days of such revision and non-submission of the information under this subparagraph shall be construed as non-revision of maximum retail price (MRP) and the concerned manufacturer shall be liable to deposit the amount charged over and above the pre-revised maximum retail price (MRP), alongwith interest thereon from the date of overcharging.

h) 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 the 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.

i) As per para 24(4) of DPCO 2013, every retailer and dealer shall display the 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 to be easily accessible to any person wishing to consult the same.

j) 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 (1) (u) of the DPCO, 2013 such existing manufacturer shall apply for prior price approval of a such new drug to NPPA in Form I as specified under Schedule-II of the DPCO, 2013.

k) The manufacturers of above said scheduled formulations shall furnish quarterly returns to 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 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.

l) 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.

m) 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.

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