While the NPPA cannot fix prices of the medical devices classified as drugs unless they are classified under schedule I of the DPCO, it can use other means to fix prices in case it sees unfair practices in in the industry. This can be done with the help of para 19 of the DPCO which deals with fixing of ceiling price of a drug under certain circumstances. It states, “Notwithstanding anything contained in this order, the Government may, in case of extra-ordinary circumstances, if it considers necessary so to do in public interest, fix the ceiling price or retail price of any Drug for such period, as it may deem fit.”