{"id":216,"date":"2020-05-11T08:20:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T02:50:27","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:51","slug":"applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/","title":{"rendered":"Applicable GST Rate on Medicines and medical supplies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Short_information_about_the_GST_rates_on_Medicines_and_medical_supplies\" >Short information about the GST rates on Medicines and medical supplies:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Currently_the_GST_rate_applicable_to_all_types_of_contraceptive_drugs_is_zero_including_human_blood_and_its_derivatives\" >Currently the GST rate applicable to all types of contraceptive drugs is zero, including human blood and its derivatives.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#The_highest_GST_rate_ie_18_on_medicines_applies_only_to_products_with_nicotine_gum\" >The highest GST rate i.e. 18% on medicines applies only to products with nicotine gum.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#The_lowest_GST_rate_of_5_other_than_NIL_GST_rate_applicable_to_pharmaceutical_products_designated_as_%E2%80%9Clife-saving_drugs%E2%80%9D_including_oral_rehydration_salts_vaccines_as_well_as_drugs_used_for\" >The lowest GST rate of 5% (other than NIL GST rate) applicable to pharmaceutical products designated as &#8220;life-saving drugs&#8221; including oral rehydration salts, vaccines, as well as drugs used for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Treatment_of_diabetes_Treatment_of_HIV_%E2%80%93_AIDS_Tuberculosis_Malaria_etc\" >Treatment of diabetes,\n\n\nTreatment of HIV \u2013 AIDS\n\n\nTuberculosis &amp; Malaria, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#As_of_now_no_pharmaceutical_products_have_been_shown_to_have_the_highest_28_GST_rate_Read_the_article_to_know_about_the_GST_rate_applicability_on_medical_products_in_detail\" >As of now, no pharmaceutical products have been shown to have the highest 28% GST rate. Read the article to know about the GST rate applicability on medical products in detail.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#What_are_the_Pharmaceutical_products_and_services_covered_under_the_Nil_GST_rate\" >What are the Pharmaceutical products and services covered under the Nil GST rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#NIL_GST_Rate_Pharmaceutical_Products\" >NIL GST Rate Pharmaceutical Products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Zero_GST_on_drugs_currently_only_applies_to_the_following_products\" >Zero GST on drugs currently only applies to the following products:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Human_blood_and_its_components_are_used_in_medicine_All_types_of_contraceptive_products\" >Human blood and its components are used in medicine\n\n\nAll types of contraceptive products<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Nil_GST_on_medical_services\" >Nil GST on medical services.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Health_care_services_for_both_human_and_animal_veterinary_services_are_included_in_the_GST_Act_Under_current_regulations_there_is_zero_GST_on_health_care_services_provided_by_an_authorized_medical_practitioner_licensed_medical_or_paramedical_clinic\" >Health care services for both human and animal (veterinary services) are included in the GST Act. Under current regulations, there is zero GST on health care services provided by an authorized medical practitioner, licensed medical or paramedical clinic.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#The_applicable_rate_of_GST_on_any_type_of_medical_services_that_provides_an_ambulance_while_transporting_the_patient_is_same\" >The applicable rate of GST on any type of medical services that provides an ambulance while transporting the patient is same.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#In_the_case_of_veterinary_health_services_provided_to_birdsanimals_in_authorized_clinics_the_applicable_GST_rate_is_also_zero\" >In the case of veterinary health services provided to birds\/animals in authorized clinics, the applicable GST rate is also zero.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#NIL_GST_on_medicines_used_during_hospitalization\" >NIL GST on medicines used during hospitalization.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#At_the_starting_of_GST_there_was_confusion_regarding_GST_charges_on_medicines_and_other_medical_consumables_used_at_the_time_of_admitting_in_hospital_for_treating_the_patient\" >At the starting of GST, there was confusion regarding GST charges on medicines and other medical consumables used at the time of admitting in hospital for treating the patient.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#In_response_to_a_question_on_the_issue_the_Authoritys_Rule_AAR_in_Kerala_states_that_medicines_implants_and_other_consumables_used_during_hospitalization_such_as_diagnostic_supplies_and_surgical_instruments_are_supplied_GST_will_be_facilitated\" >In response to a question on the issue, the Authority&#8217;s Rule (AAR) in Kerala states that medicines, implants, and other consumables used during hospitalization (such as diagnostic supplies and surgical instruments) are supplied GST will be facilitated.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#According_to_AAR_these_are_to_be_included_as_part_of_the_overall_supply_included_as_part_of_health_services_hence_the_NIL_GST_rate_will_apply_This_advance_decision_applies_to_treatments_performed_at_all_registered_hospitals_clinics_and_physicians_in_India\" >According to AAR, these are to be included as part of the overall supply included as part of health services, hence the NIL GST rate will apply. This advance decision applies to treatments performed at all registered hospitals, clinics, and physicians in India.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#What_medical_products_fall_under_the_5_GST_rate\" >What medical products fall under the 5% GST rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#5_GST_rates_on_health_care_products_and_services\" >5% GST rates on health care products and services:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#5_is_the_lowest_GST_rate_on_medicines_and_medical_supplies_other_than_zero_GST_and_applies_to_some_major_types_of_pharmaceutical_products_such_as\" >5% is the lowest GST rate on medicines and medical supplies (other than zero GST) and applies to some major types of pharmaceutical products such as:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#1_Diagnostic_kit_to_detect_all_types_of_hepatitis_2_Oral_rehydration_salts_3_cyclosporin_4_Human_Animal_Blood_Vaccines_5_Medicines_without_the_brand_name_used_in_the_biochemistry_system_inclusive_of_veterinary_medicines_6_Insulin_7_Deferiprone_or_Deferoxamine_Injection_8_Diagnostic_test_kits_with_drugs_and_medicines_as_well_as_their_esters_and_salts_specified_in_List_1_of_the_Central_Product_Notification_12_August_9_Formulations_made_from_bulk_drugs_specified_in_List_2_of_the_Central_Product_Notification_1212_10_Medicines_manufactured_according_to_the_formulations_stated_in_the_appropriate_Pharmacopoeia_First_Schedule_of_Ayurvedic_Siddha_Unani_Homeopathic_or_Biochemistry_Medicinal_Medicine_and_Cosmetics_Act_1980_11_Artificial_kidney_Artificial_kidney_as_well_as_the_sterilized_dialyzer_12_Artificial_limbs_wheelchairs_crutches_walking_frames_etc_13_Coronary_stentstent_system_for_use_with_cardiac_catheters\" >1. Diagnostic kit to detect all types of hepatitis 2. Oral rehydration salts 3. cyclosporin 4. Human \/ Animal Blood Vaccines 5. Medicines without the brand name used in the biochemistry system (inclusive of veterinary medicines) 6. Insulin 7. Deferiprone or Deferoxamine Injection 8. Diagnostic test kits with drugs and medicines as well as their esters and salts (specified in List 1 of the Central Product Notification 12 August) 9. Formulations made from bulk drugs specified in List 2 of the Central Product Notification 12\/12 10. Medicines manufactured according to the formulations stated in the appropriate Pharmacopoeia \/ First Schedule of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathic, or Biochemistry Medicinal Medicine and Cosmetics Act, 1980. 11. Artificial kidney \/ Artificial kidney as well as the sterilized dialyzer 12. Artificial limbs, wheelchairs, crutches, walking frames, etc. 13. Coronary stent\/stent system for use with cardiac catheters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#_The_list_is_indicative_and_includes_many_other_pharmaceutical_products_in_the_5_GST_rate_category\" >* The list is indicative and includes many other pharmaceutical products in the 5% GST rate category.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Note_Holder_of_GST_registration_whose_annual_turnover_is_more_than_40_lakhs_excluding_special_category_states_where_the_limit_is_Rs_20_lakhs_will_be_liable_for_filing_GST_return\" >Note: Holder of GST registration, whose annual turnover is more than 40 lakhs (excluding special category states) where the limit is Rs 20 lakhs, will be liable for filing GST return.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#What_medical_products_fall_under_the_12_GST_rate\" >What medical products fall under the 12% GST rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Products_under_12_GST_on_medical_and_pharmaceutical_supplies_are_as_follows\" >Products under 12% GST on medical and pharmaceutical supplies are as follows:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#The_12_GST_rate_is_currently_applicable_to_most_drugs_and_other_pharmaceutical_preparations_Some_of_the_major_products_with_a_12_GST_rate_are\" >The 12% GST rate is currently applicable to most drugs and other pharmaceutical preparations. Some of the major products with a 12% GST rate are:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Gland_extracts_including_gland_extracts_and_various_organs_including_organ_extracts_powdered_for_dried_or_organo-therapeutic_use_Diabetes_foods_blood_sugar_monitoring_system_glucometer_and_test_strips_Heparin_and_various_heparin_salts_Animal_blood_formulated_for_clinical_medical_and_prophylactic_purposes_Any_humananimal_substance_used_for_prophylactic_or_therapeutic_purposes_Therapeuticprophylactic_uses_for_Ayurvedic_Unani_biochemistry_Siddha_or_homeopathic_medicines_were_prepared_using_two_or_more_components_packaged_for_retail_sale_as_well_as_not_packaged_for_retail_sale_Animal_blood_fractions_including_antisera_other_blood_fractions_as_well_as_related_immunological_products_Toothpowder_Toxins_cultures_of_microbes_except_yeast_and_similar_products_for_medical_use_Pharmaceutical_products_such_as_sterile_surgical_catgut_sterile_absorbent_surgicaldental_yarns_sterile_tissue_adhesives_for_surgical_wound_closure_sterile_luminaria_sterile_laminaria_tents_waste_pharmaceuticals_etc_Bandages_weddings_gauges_and_similar_items_including_dressings_poultry_and_adhesive_plasters_for_use_in_surgical_veterinarian_dental_or_medical_procedures_coatedcoated_with_pharmaceutical_substances_Medical_grade_oxygen_hydrogen_peroxide_etc_Atrial_septal_defect_occlusion_devicepatent_ductus_arteriosus_Medical_use_photographic_filmplates_for_use_in_X-rays\" >Gland extracts (including gland extracts) and various organs (including organ extracts) powdered for dried or organo-therapeutic use\n\n\nDiabetes foods, blood sugar monitoring system (glucometer) and test strips\n\n\nHeparin and various heparin salts\n\n\nAnimal blood formulated for clinical, medical and prophylactic purposes\n\n\nAny human\/animal substance used for prophylactic or therapeutic purposes\n\n\nTherapeutic\/prophylactic uses for Ayurvedic, Unani, biochemistry, Siddha, or homeopathic medicines were prepared using two or more components packaged for retail sale as well as not packaged for retail sale.\n\n\nAnimal blood fractions including antisera, other blood fractions as well as related immunological products\n\n\nToothpowder&nbsp;\n\n\nToxins, cultures of microbes (except yeast) and similar products for medical use\n\n\nPharmaceutical products such as sterile surgical catgut, sterile absorbent surgical\/dental yarns, sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure, sterile luminaria, sterile laminaria tents, waste pharmaceuticals, etc.\n\n\nBandages, weddings, gauges and similar items including dressings, poultry and adhesive plasters for use in surgical, veterinarian, dental or medical procedures (coated\/coated with pharmaceutical substances)\n\n\nMedical grade oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, etc.\n\n\nAtrial septal defect occlusion device\/patent ductus arteriosus\n\n\nMedical use photographic film\/plates for use in X-rays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#_The_list_is_indicative_and_many_other_pharmaceutical_products_are_included_in_the_category_of_drugs_and_medical_products_at_12_GST\" >* The list is indicative and many other pharmaceutical products are included in the category of drugs and medical products at 12% GST.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Read_about_penalties_of_late_GST_return_filing\" >Read about penalties of late GST return filing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Which_medical_products_come_under_the_18_GST_rate\" >Which medical products come under the 18% GST rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#18_GST_on_pharmaceutical_preparations\" >18% GST on pharmaceutical preparations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#The_most_applicable_GST_rate_on_a_pharmaceutical_products_is_18_in_India_And_this_section_covers_only_a_few_medicinal_things\" >The most applicable GST rate on a pharmaceutical products is 18% in India. And this section covers only a few medicinal things.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#These_are_the_High_GST_rated_drugs-related_products_which_are_as_follows\" >These are the High GST rated drugs-related products which are as follows:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#Nicotine_Polacrilex_Gum_Preparation_of_dentaloral_hygiene_in_individual_retail_packaging_except_toothpowder_including_dental_powder_and_toothed_paste_dental_floss_etc_Various_hair_care_products_except_Mehendi_paste_in_cones_Dental_surgical_medical_or_veterinary_furniture_such_as_hospital_beds_operating_tables_examination_tables_etc\" >Nicotine Polacrilex Gum\n\n\nPreparation of dental\/oral hygiene in individual retail packaging (except toothpowder) including dental powder and toothed paste, dental floss, etc.\n\n\nVarious hair care products (except Mehendi paste in cones)\n\n\nDental, surgical, medical, or veterinary furniture such as hospital beds, operating tables, examination tables, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#The_list_is_indicative_and_many_other_pharmaceutical_products_are_included_in_the_category_of_drugs_and_medical_products_at_18_GST\" >The list is indicative and many other pharmaceutical products are included in the category of drugs and medical products at 18% GST.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#GST_effect_on_medicines_and_medical_supplies\" >GST effect on medicines and medical supplies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#1_Under_the_VAT_regime_drugs_and_other_medical_supplies_were_affected_by_cascading_taxation_as_both_excise_and_VAT_applied_to_all_medical_supplies_including_medicines\" >1. Under the VAT regime, drugs, and other medical supplies were affected by cascading taxation as both excise and VAT applied to all medical supplies including medicines.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#2_It_has_been_abolished_through_the_introduction_of_GST_on_medicines_and_other_health_care_products\" >2. It has been abolished through the introduction of GST on medicines and other health care products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#3_In_the_case_of_various_life-saving_drugs_the_price_of_medicines_under_GST_has_been_almost_the_same\" >3. In the case of various life-saving drugs, the price of medicines under GST has been almost the same.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#4_Because_the_4_VAT_rate_on_MRP_is_65_which_is_being_replaced_via_5_GST_rate_but_there_has_no_effect_of_key_volume_of_MRP_that_is_same_level\" >4. Because the 4% VAT rate on MRP is 65% , which is being replaced via 5% GST rate, but there has no effect of key volume of MRP that is same level.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#5_In_the_case_of_dietary_supplement_products_removal_of_excise_duty_has_increased_profitability_and_lower_prices_as_these_tax_deduction_benefits_are_passed_on_to_customers\" >5. In the case of dietary supplement products, removal of excise duty has increased profitability and lower prices as these tax deduction benefits are passed on to customers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#6_The_main_effect_of_GST_execution_has_had_on_supply_sequence_pharmaceutical_products\" >6. The main effect of GST execution has had on supply sequence pharmaceutical products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#7_In_order_to_avoid_this_tax_burden_the_Central_State_Tax_CST_payable_under_the_first_VAT_regime_for_international_transactions_was_2_The_drug_companies_maintain_their_depots_in_every_center_and_states_where_they_worked\" >7. In order to avoid this tax burden, the Central State Tax (CST) payable under the first VAT regime for international transactions was 2%. The drug companies maintain their depots in every center and states where they worked.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/applicable-gst-rate-on-medicines-and-medical-supplies\/#8_After_GST_is_implemented_on_drugs_and_other_pharmaceutical_products_the_supply_process_is_expected_to_be_further_streamlined_as_more_companies_employ_hub_and_spoke_models_that_reduce_warehousing_costs_And_optimize_the_benefit_of_input_tax_credit_under_GST\" >8. After GST is implemented on drugs and other pharmaceutical products, the supply process is expected to be further streamlined as more companies employ hub and spoke models that reduce warehousing costs And optimize the benefit of input tax credit under GST.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_information_about_the_GST_rates_on_Medicines_and_medical_supplies\"><\/span><b>Short information about the GST rates on Medicines and medical supplies:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currently_the_GST_rate_applicable_to_all_types_of_contraceptive_drugs_is_zero_including_human_blood_and_its_derivatives\"><\/span>Currently the GST rate applicable to all types of contraceptive drugs is zero, including human blood and its derivatives.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_highest_GST_rate_ie_18_on_medicines_applies_only_to_products_with_nicotine_gum\"><\/span>The highest GST rate i.e. 18% on medicines applies only to products with nicotine gum.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_lowest_GST_rate_of_5_other_than_NIL_GST_rate_applicable_to_pharmaceutical_products_designated_as_%E2%80%9Clife-saving_drugs%E2%80%9D_including_oral_rehydration_salts_vaccines_as_well_as_drugs_used_for\"><\/span>The lowest GST rate of 5% (other than NIL GST rate) applicable to pharmaceutical products designated as &#8220;life-saving drugs&#8221; including oral rehydration salts, vaccines, as well as drugs used for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_diabetes_Treatment_of_HIV_%E2%80%93_AIDS_Tuberculosis_Malaria_etc\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment of diabetes,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment of HIV \u2013 AIDS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuberculosis &amp; Malaria, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_of_now_no_pharmaceutical_products_have_been_shown_to_have_the_highest_28_GST_rate_Read_the_article_to_know_about_the_GST_rate_applicability_on_medical_products_in_detail\"><\/span>As of now, no pharmaceutical products have been shown to have the highest 28% GST rate. Read the article to know about the GST rate applicability on medical products in detail.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Pharmaceutical_products_and_services_covered_under_the_Nil_GST_rate\"><\/span><b>What are the Pharmaceutical products and services covered under the Nil GST rate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIL_GST_Rate_Pharmaceutical_Products\"><\/span><b>NIL GST Rate Pharmaceutical Products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zero_GST_on_drugs_currently_only_applies_to_the_following_products\"><\/span>Zero GST on drugs currently only applies to the following products:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_blood_and_its_components_are_used_in_medicine_All_types_of_contraceptive_products\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Human blood and its components are used in medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>All types of contraceptive products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nil_GST_on_medical_services\"><\/span><b>Nil GST on medical services.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_care_services_for_both_human_and_animal_veterinary_services_are_included_in_the_GST_Act_Under_current_regulations_there_is_zero_GST_on_health_care_services_provided_by_an_authorized_medical_practitioner_licensed_medical_or_paramedical_clinic\"><\/span>Health care services for both human and animal (veterinary services) are included in the GST Act. Under current regulations, there is zero GST on health care services provided by an authorized medical practitioner, licensed medical or paramedical clinic.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4> <\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_applicable_rate_of_GST_on_any_type_of_medical_services_that_provides_an_ambulance_while_transporting_the_patient_is_same\"><\/span>The applicable rate of GST on any type of medical services that provides an ambulance while transporting the patient is same.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4> <\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_case_of_veterinary_health_services_provided_to_birdsanimals_in_authorized_clinics_the_applicable_GST_rate_is_also_zero\"><\/span>In the case of veterinary health services provided to birds\/animals in authorized clinics, the applicable GST rate is also zero.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIL_GST_on_medicines_used_during_hospitalization\"><\/span><b>NIL GST on medicines used during hospitalization.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_the_starting_of_GST_there_was_confusion_regarding_GST_charges_on_medicines_and_other_medical_consumables_used_at_the_time_of_admitting_in_hospital_for_treating_the_patient\"><\/span>At the starting of GST, there was confusion regarding GST charges on medicines and other medical consumables used at the time of admitting in hospital for treating the patient.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_response_to_a_question_on_the_issue_the_Authoritys_Rule_AAR_in_Kerala_states_that_medicines_implants_and_other_consumables_used_during_hospitalization_such_as_diagnostic_supplies_and_surgical_instruments_are_supplied_GST_will_be_facilitated\"><\/span>In response to a question on the issue, the Authority&#8217;s Rule (AAR) in Kerala states that medicines, implants, and other consumables used during hospitalization (such as diagnostic supplies and surgical instruments) are supplied GST will be facilitated.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_AAR_these_are_to_be_included_as_part_of_the_overall_supply_included_as_part_of_health_services_hence_the_NIL_GST_rate_will_apply_This_advance_decision_applies_to_treatments_performed_at_all_registered_hospitals_clinics_and_physicians_in_India\"><\/span>According to AAR, these are to be included as part of the overall supply included as part of health services, hence the NIL GST rate will apply. This advance decision applies to treatments performed at all registered hospitals, clinics, and physicians in India.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_medical_products_fall_under_the_5_GST_rate\"><\/span><b>What medical products fall under the 5% GST rate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_GST_rates_on_health_care_products_and_services\"><\/span><b>5% GST rates on health care products and services:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_is_the_lowest_GST_rate_on_medicines_and_medical_supplies_other_than_zero_GST_and_applies_to_some_major_types_of_pharmaceutical_products_such_as\"><\/span>5% is the lowest GST rate on medicines and medical supplies (other than zero GST) and applies to some major types of pharmaceutical products such as:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Diagnostic_kit_to_detect_all_types_of_hepatitis_2_Oral_rehydration_salts_3_cyclosporin_4_Human_Animal_Blood_Vaccines_5_Medicines_without_the_brand_name_used_in_the_biochemistry_system_inclusive_of_veterinary_medicines_6_Insulin_7_Deferiprone_or_Deferoxamine_Injection_8_Diagnostic_test_kits_with_drugs_and_medicines_as_well_as_their_esters_and_salts_specified_in_List_1_of_the_Central_Product_Notification_12_August_9_Formulations_made_from_bulk_drugs_specified_in_List_2_of_the_Central_Product_Notification_1212_10_Medicines_manufactured_according_to_the_formulations_stated_in_the_appropriate_Pharmacopoeia_First_Schedule_of_Ayurvedic_Siddha_Unani_Homeopathic_or_Biochemistry_Medicinal_Medicine_and_Cosmetics_Act_1980_11_Artificial_kidney_Artificial_kidney_as_well_as_the_sterilized_dialyzer_12_Artificial_limbs_wheelchairs_crutches_walking_frames_etc_13_Coronary_stentstent_system_for_use_with_cardiac_catheters\"><\/span><b>1<\/b>. Diagnostic kit to detect all types of hepatitis<br \/><b>2<\/b>. Oral rehydration salts<br \/><b>3<\/b>. cyclosporin<br \/><b>4<\/b>. Human \/ Animal Blood Vaccines<br \/><b>5<\/b>. Medicines without the brand name used in the biochemistry system (inclusive of veterinary medicines)<br \/><b>6<\/b>. Insulin<br \/><b>7<\/b>. Deferiprone or Deferoxamine Injection<br \/><b>8<\/b>. Diagnostic test kits with drugs and medicines as well as their esters and salts (specified in List 1 of the Central Product Notification 12 August)<br \/><b>9<\/b>. Formulations made from bulk drugs specified in List 2 of the Central Product Notification 12\/12<br \/><b>10<\/b>. Medicines manufactured according to the formulations stated in the appropriate Pharmacopoeia \/ First Schedule of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathic, or Biochemistry Medicinal Medicine and Cosmetics Act, 1980.<br \/><b>11<\/b>. Artificial kidney \/ Artificial kidney as well as the sterilized dialyzer<br \/><b>12<\/b>. Artificial limbs, wheelchairs, crutches, walking frames, etc.<br \/><b>13<\/b>. Coronary stent\/stent system for use with cardiac catheters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_list_is_indicative_and_includes_many_other_pharmaceutical_products_in_the_5_GST_rate_category\"><\/span>* The list is indicative and includes many other pharmaceutical products in the 5% GST rate category.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note_Holder_of_GST_registration_whose_annual_turnover_is_more_than_40_lakhs_excluding_special_category_states_where_the_limit_is_Rs_20_lakhs_will_be_liable_for_filing_GST_return\"><\/span><b>Note<\/b>: Holder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/gst-registration-online.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">GST registration<\/font><\/a>, whose annual turnover is more than 40 lakhs (excluding special category states) where the limit is Rs 20 lakhs, will be liable for filing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/gst-return-filing.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">GST return<\/font><\/a>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_medical_products_fall_under_the_12_GST_rate\"><\/span><b>What medical products fall under the 12% GST rate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Products_under_12_GST_on_medical_and_pharmaceutical_supplies_are_as_follows\"><\/span><b>Products under 12% GST on medical and pharmaceutical supplies are as follows:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_12_GST_rate_is_currently_applicable_to_most_drugs_and_other_pharmaceutical_preparations_Some_of_the_major_products_with_a_12_GST_rate_are\"><\/span>The 12% GST rate is currently applicable to most drugs and other pharmaceutical preparations. Some of the major products with a 12% GST rate are:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gland_extracts_including_gland_extracts_and_various_organs_including_organ_extracts_powdered_for_dried_or_organo-therapeutic_use_Diabetes_foods_blood_sugar_monitoring_system_glucometer_and_test_strips_Heparin_and_various_heparin_salts_Animal_blood_formulated_for_clinical_medical_and_prophylactic_purposes_Any_humananimal_substance_used_for_prophylactic_or_therapeutic_purposes_Therapeuticprophylactic_uses_for_Ayurvedic_Unani_biochemistry_Siddha_or_homeopathic_medicines_were_prepared_using_two_or_more_components_packaged_for_retail_sale_as_well_as_not_packaged_for_retail_sale_Animal_blood_fractions_including_antisera_other_blood_fractions_as_well_as_related_immunological_products_Toothpowder_Toxins_cultures_of_microbes_except_yeast_and_similar_products_for_medical_use_Pharmaceutical_products_such_as_sterile_surgical_catgut_sterile_absorbent_surgicaldental_yarns_sterile_tissue_adhesives_for_surgical_wound_closure_sterile_luminaria_sterile_laminaria_tents_waste_pharmaceuticals_etc_Bandages_weddings_gauges_and_similar_items_including_dressings_poultry_and_adhesive_plasters_for_use_in_surgical_veterinarian_dental_or_medical_procedures_coatedcoated_with_pharmaceutical_substances_Medical_grade_oxygen_hydrogen_peroxide_etc_Atrial_septal_defect_occlusion_devicepatent_ductus_arteriosus_Medical_use_photographic_filmplates_for_use_in_X-rays\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Gland extracts (including gland extracts) and various organs (including organ extracts) powdered for dried or organo-therapeutic use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Diabetes foods, blood sugar monitoring system (glucometer) and test strips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Heparin and various heparin salts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal blood formulated for clinical, medical and prophylactic purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Any human\/animal substance used for prophylactic or therapeutic purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Therapeutic\/prophylactic uses for Ayurvedic, Unani, biochemistry, Siddha, or homeopathic medicines were prepared using two or more components packaged for retail sale as well as not packaged for retail sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal blood fractions including antisera, other blood fractions as well as related immunological products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Toothpowder&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Toxins, cultures of microbes (except yeast) and similar products for medical use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pharmaceutical products such as sterile surgical catgut, sterile absorbent surgical\/dental yarns, sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure, sterile luminaria, sterile laminaria tents, waste pharmaceuticals, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Bandages, weddings, gauges and similar items including dressings, poultry and adhesive plasters for use in surgical, veterinarian, dental or medical procedures (coated\/coated with pharmaceutical substances)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical grade oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Atrial septal defect occlusion device\/patent ductus arteriosus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical use photographic film\/plates for use in X-rays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_list_is_indicative_and_many_other_pharmaceutical_products_are_included_in_the_category_of_drugs_and_medical_products_at_12_GST\"><\/span>* The list is indicative and many other pharmaceutical products are included in the category of drugs and medical products at 12% GST.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_about_penalties_of_late_GST_return_filing\"><\/span><b>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">penalties of late GST return filing&nbsp;<\/font><\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\"><br \/><\/font><\/a><\/b><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_medical_products_come_under_the_18_GST_rate\"><\/span><b>Which medical products come under the 18% GST rate?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_GST_on_pharmaceutical_preparations\"><\/span><b>18% GST on pharmaceutical preparations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_applicable_GST_rate_on_a_pharmaceutical_products_is_18_in_India_And_this_section_covers_only_a_few_medicinal_things\"><\/span>The most applicable GST rate on a pharmaceutical products is 18% in India. And this section covers only a few medicinal things.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_are_the_High_GST_rated_drugs-related_products_which_are_as_follows\"><\/span>These are the High GST rated drugs-related products which are as follows:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nicotine_Polacrilex_Gum_Preparation_of_dentaloral_hygiene_in_individual_retail_packaging_except_toothpowder_including_dental_powder_and_toothed_paste_dental_floss_etc_Various_hair_care_products_except_Mehendi_paste_in_cones_Dental_surgical_medical_or_veterinary_furniture_such_as_hospital_beds_operating_tables_examination_tables_etc\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Nicotine Polacrilex Gum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparation of dental\/oral hygiene in individual retail packaging (except toothpowder) including dental powder and toothed paste, dental floss, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Various hair care products (except Mehendi paste in cones)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dental, surgical, medical, or veterinary furniture such as hospital beds, operating tables, examination tables, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_list_is_indicative_and_many_other_pharmaceutical_products_are_included_in_the_category_of_drugs_and_medical_products_at_18_GST\"><\/span>The list is indicative and many other pharmaceutical products are included in the category of drugs and medical products at 18% GST.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_effect_on_medicines_and_medical_supplies\"><\/span><b>GST effect on medicines and medical supplies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Under_the_VAT_regime_drugs_and_other_medical_supplies_were_affected_by_cascading_taxation_as_both_excise_and_VAT_applied_to_all_medical_supplies_including_medicines\"><\/span><b>1<\/b>. Under the VAT regime, drugs, and other medical supplies were affected by cascading taxation as both excise and VAT applied to all medical supplies including medicines.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_It_has_been_abolished_through_the_introduction_of_GST_on_medicines_and_other_health_care_products\"><\/span><b>2<\/b>. It has been abolished through the introduction of GST on medicines and other health care products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_In_the_case_of_various_life-saving_drugs_the_price_of_medicines_under_GST_has_been_almost_the_same\"><\/span><b>3<\/b>. In the case of various life-saving drugs, the price of medicines under GST has been almost the same.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Because_the_4_VAT_rate_on_MRP_is_65_which_is_being_replaced_via_5_GST_rate_but_there_has_no_effect_of_key_volume_of_MRP_that_is_same_level\"><\/span><b>4<\/b>. Because the 4% VAT rate on MRP is 65% , which is being replaced via 5% GST rate, but there has no effect of key volume of MRP that is same level.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_In_the_case_of_dietary_supplement_products_removal_of_excise_duty_has_increased_profitability_and_lower_prices_as_these_tax_deduction_benefits_are_passed_on_to_customers\"><\/span><b>5<\/b>. In the case of dietary supplement products, removal of excise duty has increased profitability and lower prices as these tax deduction benefits are passed on to customers.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_main_effect_of_GST_execution_has_had_on_supply_sequence_pharmaceutical_products\"><\/span><b>6<\/b>. The main effect of GST execution has had on supply sequence pharmaceutical products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_In_order_to_avoid_this_tax_burden_the_Central_State_Tax_CST_payable_under_the_first_VAT_regime_for_international_transactions_was_2_The_drug_companies_maintain_their_depots_in_every_center_and_states_where_they_worked\"><\/span><b>7<\/b>. In order to avoid this tax burden, the Central State Tax (CST) payable under the first VAT regime for international transactions was 2%. The drug companies maintain their depots in every center and states where they worked.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_After_GST_is_implemented_on_drugs_and_other_pharmaceutical_products_the_supply_process_is_expected_to_be_further_streamlined_as_more_companies_employ_hub_and_spoke_models_that_reduce_warehousing_costs_And_optimize_the_benefit_of_input_tax_credit_under_GST\"><\/span><b>8<\/b>. After GST is implemented on drugs and other pharmaceutical products, the supply process is expected to be further streamlined as more companies employ hub and spoke models that reduce warehousing costs And optimize the benefit of input tax credit under GST.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After GST is implemented, GST is levied everywhere in India. 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