House, "Somsak" Deputy Prime Minister signs announcement of average price of herbal medicines. In order to have a medium price - to be fair - to promote income, it has been determined that "120 milliliters of Makhampom cough syrup is priced at 28 baht, Andrographis paniculata 500 milligrams, 1.16 baht per capsule - 70 baht per capsule (dry) compress." Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, revealed that in his capacity as Chairman of the National Drug System Development Committee which has the authority and duty to set the average price of medicines for procurement by government agencies to be up to date Signed the announcement of the National Drug System Development Committee on setting the median price for herbal medicines in 2024, according to the working group that has set the median price for herbal medicines. To create fair competition in herbal medicine prices. and there are more channels for distributing herbal medicines Including helping to create an efficient drug price control system. 'An nouncement of the average price of herbal medicines It will help to have average price information. To serve as a database for the procurement of herbal medicines including causing drug prices is appropriate In line with the government's ability to pay, it also helps increase the value of herbal medicine in government health care facilities because it will reduce the import of medicines from abroad. which will make the people Have used herbal medicine with standard quality Drug prices are fair. Ready to help promote the people Have increased income From growing herbal raw materials and distributing them to manufacturers,' Mr. Somsak said. Mr. Somsak also said that the announcement of median prices for herbal medicines includes a total of 43 items, such as Andrographis paniculata, 500 mg capsules, priced at 1.16 baht per capsule, Andrographis paniculata, 250 mg capsules, priced at 1 baht per capsule, Turmeric, 500 mg capsules. Price per capsule is 1.16 baht, turmeric capsules 250 milligrams, price 1 baht per capsule, compress (dry) 200 grams, 70 baht each, Plai cream 30 grams, price 39.59 baht per tube, and Tamarind cough syrup Formula 1, size 120 milliliters, price 28 baht per bottle. baht. From now on, we are in the process of publishing the announcement of the median price of medicines. Through the Royal Gazette and website to continue to be effective. Source: Thai News Agency