Free samples in pharmaceutical company

What is the treatment of free sapmples given by supplier to a party , how to account for it in GST?
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This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) treatment for free samples provided by pharmaceutical suppliers. It highlights that GST is payable on distributed free samples, and the recipient cannot claim input tax credit. To improve tracking and accounting, a common practice suggested is to bill these samples at a nominal rate, such as £1, plus GST.

Full amount gst payable,
Supplier has to reverse ITC availed on free samples
No input tax credit on free samples.
In case of receipt no GST credit and in case of distribution as free Sample GST is payable

Ideally, I can see billing these @ Rs. 1/- + GST as a practise to keep a track and better manage in terms of accounting.   

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