Question : REVISION IN DRUG PRICES



(a) whether domestic Pharma industry has sought revision in drug prices by submitting a report on the increase in conversion and packaging cost to National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority;

(b) if so, whether drug regulator annually fixes maximum retail price of medicines that contain any one of 74 raw materials that are under price control of the Government;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Indian Drug Pharmaceutical Association has been asked to submit a report and implement new pricing decision by itself;

(e) if so, whether any final decision has been taken in this regard; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) & (c): Does not arise in view of the reply to part (a) as above.

(d): No, Madam.

(e) & (f): Questions does not arise.