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DRUG (PRICE CONTROL) ORDER 1995, , D.P.C.O, DRUG PRICE CONTROL ORDER, , ,, , a, , The DPCO, 1995, is an order issued by the government under Section 3 of the, Essential Commodities Act, 1955., , The order provides, , , , , , = = The list of price-controlled drugs,, ® Procedures for fixation of drug prices,, , ® Method of implementation of prices fixed by the goverment and penalties for, contravention of provisions.

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"WHAT IS DPCO", , DPCO stands for DRUG ORDER PRICE CONTROL, , Drug:, , - Asubstance intended for use in the diagnosis ,cure,, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease., , Order:, , -An authoritative command ,direction or instruction., , Price:, , - The amount of money given on set as consideration for, the sale of a specified thing., , Control:, , - To exercise restraining of direct influence over.

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HISTORY, , , , In 1966, parliament members felt that, , manufacturers are charging high rate on drugs, , J, , to control on high drug rates,, , §, , DPCO 1966 was passed under section 3 of Essential Commodities Act 1955

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OBJECTIVES, , , , > To achieve adequate production, > To regulate equal distribution, , > To maintain and increase supply of bulk drugs and, , formulations, , > To make these available at fair prices