The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was introduced on April 23, 2008, by the Pharma Advisory Forum. The primary goal of the Jan Aushadhi campaign is to make quality generic medications available to the general public at affordable prices through its designated retail locations, known as Jan Aushadhi Medical Stores, located all over India. The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementation agency for Jan Aushadhi Medical Stores, which is responsible for the manufacture, marketing, and quality control of generic pharmaceuticals.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana has been launched to achieve multiple objectives which have been listed below:
To raise public awareness concerning generic medications.
To encourage consumers to purchase generic drugs through healthcare professionals.
To elevate consciousness through education and awareness programs that a high price does not always imply high quality.
To offer all of the widely used generic medications that cover all of the therapeutic categories.
To offer all associated healthcare products as part of the program.
Moreover, the PM-JAY scheme is also focused on the vision to reduce the cost of healthcare for each Indian citizen by offering high-quality generic medications at reasonable costs.
Provide quality medicines at a reduced cost for people with low income.
Decrease treatment costs for people without compromising on quality.
Create awareness around generic medicine and break the taboo associated with quality and high prices.
The medicines are obtained from WHO Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Current Good Manufacturing Practice, and CPSU manufacturers. The mentioned system ensures that the medicines are consistent and meet the quality standards set by the BPPI.
It involves NGOs, cooperative societies, PSUs, private entities, and the government.
Individual Entrepreneurs
Pharmacists
Doctors
Registered Medical Practitioners
NGOs
Private Hospitals
Charitable Institutions
Cooperative Trusts and Societies,
Self-help Groups and State government-nominated agencies can apply for a Jan Aushadhi Medical Store
For individual applicants, a D.Pharm/B.Pharm degree or employing those with these degrees is a must. The same goes for any organisation or NGO applying for a Jan Aushadhi Medical Store license.
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Mentioned below are the steps to open a Jan Aushadhi Medical Store:
To open a generic Jan Aushadhi Medical Store, the applicant must arrange their own space (minimum 120 sq. ft.).
You need to have a retail drug sales license under the name of Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
The store space should be duly supported by a proper lease agreement or space allotment letter.
You will need proof of securing a pharmacist with name and registration with the state council.
Download the application form on the official Jan Aushadhi website and send it to the CEO, BPPI.
The operating agency must sign an agreement with BPPI before the Jan Aushadhi Medical Store starts functioning and BPPI starts dispatching medicine.
NGOs, charitable institutions, private hospitals, registered organisations, or even self-help groups can open the Jan Aushadhi Medical Store.
People from the lower-income group who cannot afford expensive medicines can buy the same at lower prices from the Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
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