Center reduces prices of 41 commonly used medicines and 6 formulations
The Government has slashed the prices of 41 commonly used medicines and six formulations used to treat diseases such as diabetes, heart and liver ailments.
The decision was taken at the meeting of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority NPPA in order to ensure that the cost of essential medicines remains affordable for the public.
The pharma companies have been instructed to pass on the information on the reduced price of various medicines to dealers and stockists with immediate effect.