The government has increased the ceiling prices of eight drugs by 50%. This decision is made in the context of extraordinary circumstances and public interest. The affected drugs are essential for public health and are used in various healthcare programs. The decision is expected to ensure continued availability of these drugs at affordable prices.
The number of people switching energy providers is increasing in the Netherlands, as reported by consumer organization Vastelastenbond on Thursday. With the government's support measure ending in 2024, households with variable energy contracts exceeding the price ceiling will lose governmental protection. Research from the Authority for Consumers & Markets shows a growing preference for fixed-rate energy contracts among Dutch consumers. …
Cost of 651 essential medicines has come down by an average of 6.73 per cent from April with the government capping ceiling prices of a majority of the scheduled drugs, NPPA said on Monday. In a tweet, the national drug price regulator said the government has been able to fix the ceiling prices of 651 medicines so far out of …
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority on Monday said it has fixed the retail prices of 74 formulations, including medications to treat high blood pressure and diabetes. “The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has fixed the prices under the Drugs Order, 2013, based on the decision of the 109th authority meeting held on February 21, 2023,” according to a notification issued by …
Since January 1 this year, ceiling fans with energy-saving star ratings have become mandatory. According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s updated standards, electric fans will now receive star ratings based on how much electricity they can save. While this change has been welcomed by major fan manufacturers like Havells, Orient Electric and Usha International, it is also expected to …
Ceiling fans would get costlier by 8% to 20% as the category has come under the ambit of mandatory star labelling from January 1, as per the revised Bureau of Energy Efficiency norms. Though leading manufacturers such as Havells, Orient Electric and Usha International have welcomed the move, they also believe it would lead to cost increase of 5% to …
