CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is State Drug Controller of respective states. A Price Monitoring and Resource Unit (PMRU) has been set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Detailed explanation-2: -3. 3.1 PMRUS will be registered societies of atleast seven members under the Chairmanship of the State Drug Controller and representatives of NPPA/State Health Department, civil societies and other stakeholders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recently, the State Health Department informed that, on the lines of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, the formation of Price Monitoring and Resource Unit in Bihar has been approved by the cabinet.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is a Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU)? It is a registered society and shall function under the direct control and supervision of State Drug Controller of respective states. The unit shall be funded by NPPA for its recurring and non-recurring expenses.

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority was established to fix and revise the prices of controlled bulk drugs, and formulations and to enforce prices and availability of the medicines in the country, under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995.