Common medicines like Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Mefenamic acid, Paracetmol, and Morphine will become expensive from today. The medicines included in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) will be bought at a higher price from April 1, as per a notification released by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. This will apply to more than 800 drugs mentioned on the NELM.
"Based on the WPI data provided by the office of the Economic Advisor, Department of Industry and Internal trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the annual change in WPI works out as (+) 0.00551% during the calendar year 2023 over the corresponding period in 2022," said the notice by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).
