Relief to cardiac patients; no shortage of stents in the country, says NPPA
The NPPA met stent makers and importers today to discuss issues like pricing and availability of the medical device.
Mar 07, 2017, 21:26 PM IST
NPPA asks hospitals, doctors to report stents shortage
The 8 per cent margin also adequately covers hospital handling charges, if any, the regulator had said.
Feb 28, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Coronary stents: Govt invokes emergency clause to maintain production of medical device
The development came after the government had last week slashed prices of stents by up to 85 per cent by capping them at Rs 7,260 for bare metal ones and Rs 29,600 for the drug eluting variety.
Feb 22, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
No additional charge on stents as rates include 8% margin: Govt
As trade margin of 8 percent is included in the ceiling price of stents, no additional charge except local sales taxes and VAT can be demanded from the patients.
Feb 20, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
Heart of the matter: Coronary stents get cheaper by up to 85%
Government has capped the price of life-saving coronary stents at Rs 7,260 for bare metal ones and Rs 29,600 for drug eluting variety.
Feb 14, 2017, 21:09 PM IST
