Government has appointed Injeti Srinivas as the new Chairman of National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Injeti Srinivas as NPPA Chairman, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said in a statement.
Srinivas will replace the current Chairman C P Singh.
Besides, it recovers amounts overcharged from consumers by manufacturers for the controlled drugs.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Injeti Srinivas as NPPA Chairman, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said in a statement.
Srinivas will replace the current Chairman C P Singh.
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NPPA fixes, revises the prices of controlled bulk drugs and formulations in the country. It also enforces prices and availability of the medicines in the country.
Besides, it recovers amounts overcharged from consumers by manufacturers for the controlled drugs.
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