NPPA said relabelling of stents is not mandatory, and called upon manufacturers and importers to issue revised price lists as quickly as possible in line with its price cap order - a move seen as an attempt to simplify the process ensure continuation of cardiac services to patients.
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on Wednesday justifying its price ceiling indicated that it still left enough room for the stent makers to make a decent margin and the drug price control order (DPCO) has provision for separate prices for superior products – two main concerns raised by the stent manufacturers.