🏥 Health · Department of Pharmaceuticals
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (Jan Aushadhi)
Quality generic medicines at much lower prices from Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
What you get
Medicines 50–90% cheaper than branded ones
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✅ Benefits
- Generic medicines of tested quality at 50–90% lower prices.
- Over 2,000 medicines and surgical items.
- Anyone can buy; no card or registration needed.
👤 Who can apply
- Anyone can buy medicines.
- To open a Kendra: individuals with a pharmacist, NGOs, trusts and others as per the scheme rules.
📄 Documents needed
- Doctor's prescription (for prescription medicines)
📝 How to apply
- Find the nearest Kendra with the 'Janaushadhi Sugam' app or on janaushadhi.gov.in.
- Show your prescription and ask for the generic version.
- To open a Kendra, apply online on the official website.
Benefits in detail
- Generic medicines of tested quality at 50–90% lower prices.
- Over 2,000 medicines and surgical items.
- Anyone can buy; no card or registration needed.
- You can also open your own Kendra with government incentives.
Who can apply
- Anyone can buy medicines.
- To open a Kendra: individuals with a pharmacist, NGOs, trusts and others as per the scheme rules.
Documents needed
- Doctor's prescription (for prescription medicines)
How to apply, step by step
- Find the nearest Kendra with the 'Janaushadhi Sugam' app or on janaushadhi.gov.in.
- Show your prescription and ask for the generic version.
- To open a Kendra, apply online on the official website.
Last checked against the official website: 26 Sept 2026
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