March 20, 2026 3:50 PM
Government regulates prices of life-saving drugs through key health schemes: Anupriya Patel
The Government on Friday said that the prices of life-saving drugs in India are regulated under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013, to ensure affordability and accessibility for the public. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel stated that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) fixes ceiling prices of medicines listed under Schedule-I of the DPCO, which is based on the National List of Essential Medicines. Th...