Key benefits of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines
- High affordability: Generic medicines sold at Jan Aushadhi Kendras are priced 50 to 90 percent lower than branded pharmaceutical equivalents.
- Quality assurance: Every medicine batch is sourced from WHO-GMP certified manufacturers and tested at NABL-accredited laboratories before public release.
- Comprehensive formulary: Over 2,000 essential therapeutic medicines and 300+ surgical devices covering chronic, cardiovascular, diabetic, and acute healthcare needs.
- Rural healthcare impact: Reduces medical debt for smallholder farming households, ensuring access to life-saving treatments.
Eligibility criteria for opening a Jan Aushadhi Kendra
- Individual pharmacists: Must hold a D.Pharma or B.Pharma qualification and be registered with the State Pharmacy Council.
- Organizations: Registered NGOs, charitable trusts, cooperative societies, and self-help groups employing a registered pharmacist.
- Space requirement: Minimum carpet area of 120 square feet owned or leased, with proper storage arrangements.
- Financial incentives: The government provides financial incentives and infrastructure support to entrepreneurs opening kendras in aspirational and rural districts.
Online application process through PMBI portal
Applications are submitted online via the official portal (janaushadhi.gov.in) managed by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). Once scrutinized and granted an in-principle approval letter, the applicant obtains a retail drug license from their state drug control department before commencing store operations.
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Common questions
What is the official website for Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra?
The official portal is janaushadhi.gov.in, managed by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).
Are Jan Aushadhi medicines as effective as branded medicines?
Yes, generic medicines contain the identical active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and therapeutic bio-equivalence as branded medicines, tested at accredited NABL labs.
Who is eligible to open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?
Qualified pharmacists (D.Pharma/B.Pharma) and registered NGOs, trusts, or cooperatives employing a licensed pharmacist are eligible.
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