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Jammu & Kashmir setup Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU) of NPPA

1/4/2020

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Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory has become 12th State  today where the Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU) has been set up by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).  PMRUs have already been set up by NPPA in 11 States, including, Kerala, Odisha, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Mizoram.​This assumes added significance as PMRU, J&K will assist NPPA and Governments in checking overpricing and identifying causes & addressing local issues of shortages/hoarding in the current situation when country is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

About Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU) 

  • The PMRU, a registered society, shall function under the direct control and supervision of State Drug Controller of Jammu & Kashmir.  
  • The unit shall be funded by  NPPA for its recurring and non-recurring expenses. 
  • The PMRU shall help NPPA and State Drug Controller in ensuring availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
  • It is also expected to organise seminars, training programs and other information, education and communication (IEC) activities in the areas of availability and affordability of medicines for all.  
  • PMRU will also collect samples of medicines, collect and analyse data and make reports with respect to availability and over-pricing of medicines for taking action under the provisions of Drug Price Control Order (DPCO). 
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