The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), on November 13, 2026, issued a notification regarding the extension of Ceiling Prices of Orthopaedic Knee Implants for Knee Replacement Systems until January 15, 2027.
The following has been stated: -
•The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has extended the validity of the existing ceiling prices of Orthopaedic Knee Implants for Knee Replacement Systems by a further period of two months, i.e., until January 15, 2027, beyond the earlier expiry date of November 15, 2026, unless amended by a subsequent notification.
•The ceiling prices were originally notified vide S.O. 2668(E) dated August 16, 2017, and last extended vide S.O. 5190(E) dated November 14, 2025.
•The extension is intended to maintain the existing price controls while representations received from manufacturers and industry associations remain under consideration.
•Notes (b) to (t) of the original notification shall continue to remain in force during this period.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: S.O. 6222(E)]
