Health Care

PM inaugurates the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector

The global trust earned by the Indian healthcare sector has led to India being called the “pharmacy of the world” in recent times says PM; We believe in the well-being of the entire humankind. And, we have shown this spirit to the whole world during the Covid-19 global pandemic […]

Finance

Scheme for Pharmaceuticals estimated to generate a potential of Rs 1,96,000 crore in export

The Government has approved the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals on 24.02.2021 which was notified in the Gazette on 03.03.2021. The Operational Guidelines containing the details of the scheme on each aspect and the process of making applications were issued on 01.06.2021. […]

Health Care

NPPA makes Cancer Drugs affordable

NPPA plays a crucial role in making Cancer Drugs affordable; Following NPPA’s price rationalization initiated in February 2019, 526 brands of 42 anti-cancer drugs showed price reduction up to 90%; Saving about 1000 crore annually to Cancer Patients; NPPA Observes National Cancer Awareness day on 07th November […]

Corona Virus

NPPA is monitoring price increase of critical medical equipment for COVID-19

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is striving to ensure sufficient availability of critical medical equipment for clinical management of COVID-19 in the country. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has identified a list of critical medical equipment for the same and has requested the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to ensure the availability of the same in the country. […]