Question : REGULATE PRICES OF PATENTED DRUGS



(a) whether the Government proposes to regulate the prices of patented drugs in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the drug industry thereto along with its likely impact on prices of generic and locally produced drugs;

(c) whether drug manufacturers from some countries including US have expressed displeasure over the issue of being denied grant patent of certain drugs for which Indian companies are producing generic drugs; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS fSHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) and (b): To address the issues of Price Negotiation mechanisms for patented drugs, an Inter-ministerial Committee of Joint Secretaries has been set up to look into the issues and to suggest ways and means to fix the prices of patented drugs in the country.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise.

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