The Drug Price Control Order, 2019

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers issued the Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2019 on January 4.

New Patented Drugs Exempted

  • The government has exempted new drugs patented under the Indian Patent Act from the price control order for five years from the date of their marketing.
  • It exempts a manufacturer producing a new drug patented under the Indian Patent Act, 1970 (39 of 1970), for a period of five years from the date of commencement of its commercial marketing by the manufacturer in the country.
  • The provisions of DPCO 2013 shall not apply to drugs for treating orphan diseases as decided ....

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