Government saved 38000 crores by selling cheap medicine
Due to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMBJP) of the government, the people of the country have saved about Rs 38,000 crore in the last 11 years. This information has been given by Anupriya Patel, Minister of Minister of Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Giving written reply in the Rajya Sabha, he said that by 30 June 2025, 16,912 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country. Through these centers, high quality generic medicines are being provided at cheaper prices, which are cheaper from 50% to 80% compared to branded drugs.
The amount spent from the pocket reduced
According to Minister of State Anupriya Patel, a big advantage of this scheme has been that the out-of-up-road expenses directly from the budget of the house have also reduced significantly. According to data from National Health Accounts Estimates (NHA), while in 2014-15, this expenditure was 62.6% of the total health expenses, while in 2021-22 it declined to 39.4%.
Target to open 25 thousand centers by 2027
The government’s plan is to give this public beneficiary scheme more widely. By March 2027, the target to increase the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras to 25,000 has been fixed, so that the reach of medicines can be reached to more people.
Which medicines are available?
Under the Jan Aushadhi Yojana, 2,110 types of medicines and 315 types of surgical, medical devices are being provided. 61 types of surgical equipment have also been included under the scheme, which will be used in the treatment of patients.
Price of medicines sold
According to government data, about ₹ 1,470 crore in 2023-24 under Jan Aushadhi Yojana, and in 2024-25 so far, drugs with a maximum retail price (MRP) of ₹ 2,022.47 crore have been sold. This means that the public bought so many value medicines instead of branded options at cheap rates and saved in large quantities.