Govt. Gazettes maximum price for Paracetamol amid drug shortage

Friday, 4 March 2022 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification declaring the maximum retail price (MRP) for Paracetamol.

As per the new gazette, the MRP of a 500 mg Paracetamol is Rs. 2.30. It is also applicable to all the brand names of the generic name of the Paracetamol Tablets/Capsules 500 mg.

The Extraordinary Gazette is in effect from 28 February, whilst legal action can be taken against persons found to be selling Paracetamol at higher prices.

“Any person who contravenes the provisions of these regulations commits an offence and shall be triable under section 131 of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No. 5 of 2015,” it said.

The move comes in just a day after Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) confirmed shortage in essential medicines.

With up to 85% of pharmaceutical products into Sri Lanka being imported, the current foreign exchange crisis in the country has increased the difficulty of importing essential medicines, and companies unable to pay their dues. As a result, suppliers are no longer interested in supplying to Sri Lanka, the SLCPI stressed.

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.