Affordable Medicines Save Rs 28,000 Crore Under Janaushadhi Scheme

The Prime Minister Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana has enabled citizens to save over Rs 28,000 crore by offering medicines and medical devices at reduced prices. The scheme, along with the AMRIT initiative, aims to provide quality generic medicines at discounted rates through Jan Aushadhi Kendras nationwide.

The Prime Minister Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana has significantly impacted the healthcare costs for Indians, with savings exceeding Rs 28,000 crore, according to Union Health Minister J P Nadda. Speaking in the Lok Sabha on Friday, he highlighted the economic relief brought by affordable medical solutions.

The scheme offers 1,965 drugs and 235 medical devices at Jan Aushadhi Kendras spread across the country. Prices are slashed by 52-80 per cent, ensuring essential medicines are accessible to all, particularly the underprivileged. Minister Nadda underscored that these price reductions are bolstering citizen savings during the Question Hour.

Additionally, through the Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) scheme, patients have saved another Rs 24,273 crore. Launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, these initiatives aim to alleviate healthcare expenses by providing quality generic medicines at affordable rates, focusing on critical illnesses like cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

(With inputs from agencies.)