Introduction
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi PariYojana Kendra(PMBJPK) is a scheme initiated by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. Of India. The main aim of this scheme is to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendras known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Kendra (PMBJPK) has been started to provide generic drugs, which are available at lesser prices.
BPPI (Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India) has been established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India, with the support of all the CPSUs for co-coordinating procurement, supply, and marketing of generic drugs through Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra
PMBJPK
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi PariYojana Kendra - History:
- Jan Aushadhi was initially begun by UPA Government in 2008.
- It has been renamed and relaunched by the present Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, in the year 2014 for the respectable aim – Quality Medicines at Affordable Prices for All.
- In September 2015, the an Aushadhi Scheme was relaunched as Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana' (PMJAY).
- In November 2016, to give further catalyst to the campaign, it was again renamed as "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana" (PMBJP).
| Name of the salt | Dosage | Pack | Jan Aushadhi Price | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tab. Ciprofloxacin | 250 mg | 10 | 12.89 | 54.79 |
| Tab. Ciprofloxacin | 500 mg | 10 | 24.89 | 125 |
| Tab. Diclofenac | 100 mg | 10 | 4.20 | 60.40 |
| Tab. Cetrizine | 100 mg | 10 | 2.75 | 20.00 |
| Tab. Paracetamol | 500 mg | 10 | 3.03 | 09.40 |
| Tab Nimesulide | 100 mg | 10 | 3.16 | 39.67 |
| Cough Syrup | 110 ml | liquid | 13.30 | 33.00 |