Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS 2.0) and the Pharma SahiDaam 2.0 App Launched On the Silver Jubilee Celebration of NPPA

IPDMS 2.0 And Pharma SahiDaam 2.0 Application Launch

NPPA just launched IPDMS 2.0 portal  and as well as the Pharma Sahidaam 2.0 Application for the price regulation of drugs and medical devices in India on29th August 2022. It will offer an integrated platform for submissions in various forms as required by the Drug Price Control Order, 2013. NPPA assures the availability of low-cost drugs without jeopardizing the industry’s interest.

With the launch of two applications (Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS 2.0) and Pharma SahiDaam 2.0), NPPA is expected to continue to work seamlessly and efficiently over the years ahead

Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS 2.0 Application)

Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS 2.0) is an integrated and interconnected cloud-based software. It was developed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, with technical assistance from C-DAC (Centre for Advance Computing)

IPDMS 2.0 is designed to maximize synergies across operations to help the Government to focus on “Ease of Doing Business”. Additionally, it will provide one place to submit submissions of all forms required under the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) 2013. It’s also a step towards “Paperless Governance that would also facilitate paperless operations of NPPA. Additionally advantages, it will enable participants to get connected to the National Pharma Pricing Regulator from across the nation.

What Is Pharma SahiDaam 2.0 Application

At the same time, Pharma SahiDaam 2.0 App  is also announced . It is updated with features such as speech recognition, availability both in Hindi and English sharing button, and bookmarking medications. In addition, the latest app is also able of taking complaints from consumers using the consumer complaints handling module. The app will be available in both iOS as well as Android versions.

Pharma SahiDaam is an online search tool to verify the prices of Scheduled and non-scheduled medicines immediately when you purchase medications and also for finding alternatives. It is possible to make online complaints for overpricing of medicine, non-availability and sale of new medicines without prior approval from the NPPA, and the refusal to supply or sell any medicine using the application.

What Is NPPA?

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was established Government of India as an affiliated office to the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (now Department of Pharmaceuticals since July 2008) on the 29th of August 1997. It is responsible for implementing and applying the provisions of Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO) and also monitors the supply of pharmaceuticals, identifies any shortages, in the event of any, and then takes corrective steps as well as performing other tasks.

Role Of NPPA

The role of NPPA as a regulator is to ensure the creation of a Healthy Nation by making medicines affordable and accessible while also creating an environment that allows the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry to develop to become a world-class leading one. NPPA is the administrator of the ‘Pharmasahi Dam’ and ‘PharmajanSamadhan’ platforms that provide information on the prices of medicines as well as make public grievances public. Its Integrated Public Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS) is currently being implemented to collect information online from Pharma manufacturers

An Initiative By the Government Of India

The government, in the budget for 2014-15 revealed two important initiatives, Free Drug Service and Free Diagnosis Service which will be given priority to progress towards “Health for All”. Government created operational guidelines with Model RFPs to implement the NHM Free Drug Service Initiative which emphasized the purchase of generic medications.

Every state has reported that they have been notified of the policy to provide free essential medications in hospitals and public facilities. In the context of NHM incentives were given to States to help implement the Free Drug Service Initiative. In addition, the program provides medicines for sale at affordable prices to all. This scheme, known as the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a program announced by officials of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in November of 2008. The scheme allows special outlets called Janaushadhi Kendras have been established to offer generic medications for sale at affordable prices.