• UGI USER
  • Jun 13, 2024
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NEPAL SEEKS INDIA’S AID FOR JAN AUSHADHI KENDRAS SETUP

Why in the news?

  • Nepal has approached India to establish Jan Aushadhi Kendras in their country, following a similar initiative in Mauritius.
  • The aim is to provide Nepalese citizens access to affordable ‘Made in India’ generic medicines through these outlets.
source:indiamap

About Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):

  • PMBJP is a scheme by the Indian Central government.
  • Launched as Jan Aushadhi Scheme in 2008, revamped as Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY) in 2015, and renamed Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in 2016.
  • Implementing Agency: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, established in 2008.
  • It ensures availability of quality generic medicines at lower costs via dedicated outlets known as Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK).
  • Currently, India operates over 10,000 PMBJKs nationwide, benefiting a large population with affordable healthcare options.
What are generic medicines ?

  • Definition: Medication with identical active ingredient and therapeutic effect as brand-name drug.
  • Similarities: Dosing, safety, strength, quality, usage, and bioequivalence to brand-name drugs.
  • Market Entry: Sold after brand-name patent expiration, often at lower cost.
  • Differences: May contain different inactive ingredients compared to brand-name counterparts.

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