NPPA Slashes Retail Price of Vitamin D3 Oral Solutions Marketed by Aristo, Macleods
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has corrected and reduced the retail prices of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) oral solutions manufactured by Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., while marketed by Aristo Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
This correction comes through a corrigendum notification (S.O. 2025(E)) dated May 6, 2025, amending the previously notified prices issued on December 19, 2024 (S.O. 5493(E)).
According to the latest gazette, the retail prices for both formulations of Vitamin D3 oral solution 60000 IU/5 ml, marketed in nano droplet form, have been revised down to Rs14.26 per ml, replacing the earlier notified prices of Rs 18.93 and Rs 20.23.
The Corrigendum read;
In the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's notification S.O. 5493(E), dated 19th December 2024 relating to fixation of retail price, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, the Entry at Sl. No. 13 & 14 of the Table, both in Hindi & English version shall henceforth:
Instead of
S. No. | Medicines | Strength | Unit | Manufacturer & Marketing Company | Retail Price (Rs.) |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
13 | Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) oral solution | Each 5 ml contains: Cholecalciferol IP (in nano droplet form) 60000IU | 1 ML | M/s Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Aristo Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. | 18.93 |
14 | Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) oral solution | Each 5 ml contains: Cholecalciferol IP 60000IU | 1 ML | M/s Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 20.23 |
To be read as follows:
S. No. | Medicines | Strength | Unit | Manufacturer & Marketing Company | Retail Price (Rs.) |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
13 | Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) oral solution | Each 5 ml contains: Cholecalciferol IP (in nano droplet form) 60000IU | 1 ML | M/s Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Aristo Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. | 14.26 |
14 | Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) oral solution | Each 5 ml contains: Cholecalciferol IP 60000IU | 1 ML | M/s Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd./ M/s Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 14.26 |
The NPPA further clarified:
“All the notes and other contents mentioned in the original order S.O. 5493(E), dated 19th December 2024 shall remain the same.”
The revision ensures alignment with fair pricing and may offer cost relief to patients requiring high-dose Vitamin D3 supplementation, commonly used in the treatment of deficiency and bone-related conditions.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) in oral solution form is a widely prescribed supplement for managing deficiency-related conditions such as osteoporosis, rickets, and calcium metabolism disorders. It is often available in 60000 IU strength in nano droplet format for better absorption.
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