NPPA Yet to Respond on Drug Price Variation, Concerns Over 1,000% Increase in Certain Cough Syrups
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), responsible for regulating drug prices in the country, has not yet responded to the UT health secretary’s inquiry regarding price fluctuations in certain non-essential drugs. Although these drugs are not subject to price control, they are not permitted to increase their maximum retail price (MRP) by more than 10 …