Government extends cap on knee implant price

Tuesday, 19 September 2023
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has extended the ceiling price fixation for orthopaedic knee implants for one more year until September 15, 2024. The NPPA had set the ceiling price in 2017 to make the implants more affordable and prevent overcharging. Despite protests from industry bodies, the NPPA has continued to enforce the ceiling prices.

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