What does IDPL mean in DRUGS

IDPL stands for Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited, a government-owned pharmaceutical manufacturing company. It was founded in 1961 and provides pharmaceutical and healthcare products to both public and private sectors around India.

The primary service provided by IDPL is the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, with an emphasis on research, development, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales activities related to them. They also have various other skills such as medical diagnostics equipment repair, packaging plants for medicinal herbs, hospital waste management services and veterinary supplies.

Yes — the majority of medicines produced by IDPL are generic versions of branded drugs that are typically more cost-effective than their branded counterparts. This makes them accessible to a larger section of the population who would otherwise find it difficult or even impossible to afford expensive branded drugs.

Yes — most vaccines are distributed through the National Immunization Program (NIP) which is managed by the Government of India with assistance from several other partners including IDPL. All vaccines under NIP are provided free of charge at accredited health centers across India for children up to 5 years old as well as pregnant women.

Yes — all medicine sold in India must be priced according to the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) issued by the Government of India which sets a ceiling price on all essential medicines based on several factors such as production cost or cost of acquisition from foreign companies etc.