header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Asia asset finance
Mogo Academy
Latest
Gazette to reduce prices of 48 drugs signed
Oct 21, 201612:06 PM
Gazette to reduce prices of 48 drugs signed

The Gazette notification to reduce the prices of 48 varieties of essential pharmaceutical drugs has been signed by the Minister of Health Dr Rajitha Senaratne.

 

The price reduction will come into effect from midnight today (21). 

 

Prices will be reduced up to 85% while the 48 items include the drugs used for diabetes, heart disease, and other related diseases.

 

The gazette was initially slated to be issues on September 31, however the National Drug Control Board had requested for another two weeks to sort some technical issues.

 

Once the Gazette on reduced prices of medicine is issued, pharmaceutical companies will not be allowed to revise the CIF prices.
 
The formula to reduce drug prices was announced during the 39th Prof. Senaka Bibile commemoration held on September 23 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) Auditorium.

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 5g
VideoStories
Sarath Weerasekara writes to ARFRO on Suresh Sallay's behalf

Sarath Weerasekara writes to ARFRO on Suresh Sallay's behalf

Government puts up theatrics to avoid farmers' concerns – MP Dilith Jayaweera

Government puts up theatrics to avoid farmers' concerns – MP Dilith Jayaweera

‘We have no intention of following previous regimes’ – PM Harini Amarasuriya

‘We have no intention of following previous regimes’ – PM Harini Amarasuriya

Suresh Sallay treated at National Hospital for 12 days; Maligakanda Magistrate visits for inspection

Suresh Sallay treated at National Hospital for 12 days; Maligakanda Magistrate visits for inspection

Govt. launches island wide dengue control programmes; public urged to stay vigilant

Govt. launches island wide dengue control programmes; public urged to stay vigilant

Farmers stage protests urging govt. to purchase paddy at a fair price

Farmers stage protests urging govt. to purchase paddy at a fair price

Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested over allegations of misappropriating state funds

Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested over allegations of misappropriating state funds

'No one can influence public appointments' Govt denies officials appointed at Cardinal’s request

'No one can influence public appointments' Govt denies officials appointed at Cardinal’s request

Crucial data on Suresh Sallay’s devices may prove innocence, claims Udaya Gammanpila

Crucial data on Suresh Sallay’s devices may prove innocence, claims Udaya Gammanpila

Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail following arrest by the Bribery Commission

Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail following arrest by the Bribery Commission

Political debate intensifies over Suresh Sallay detention and CID conduct

Political debate intensifies over Suresh Sallay detention and CID conduct

Court of Appeal to consider Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition tomorrow

Court of Appeal to consider Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition tomorrow

Cabinet gives nod to secure US$ 200 million in ABD funding for infrastructure and housing projects

Cabinet gives nod to secure US$ 200 million in ABD funding for infrastructure and housing projects

“Gotabaya’s arrest will be determined by evidence” CID responsible for Easter attacks probe: Govt.

“Gotabaya’s arrest will be determined by evidence” CID responsible for Easter attacks probe: Govt.

Dengue infections surpass 42,000; Special dengue control program to be held in schools this week

Dengue infections surpass 42,000; Special dengue control program to be held in schools this week

Lassana Flora