The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has revised the prices of 154 drug formulation packs as on 19th July, 2012. Of these, ceiling prices have been fixed in respect of 138 drug formulation packs, which are applicable to all manufacturers. Company specific non-ceiling prices have been fixed in case of 16 packs of drug formulation.

The prices have been fixed for the first time in respect of 33 drug formulation packs. No price increases have been allowed in respect of 17 packs keeping the consumer interest in view.

The revised prices have been fixed strictly per the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 1995 and the guidelines in this regard.