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PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, 2008

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PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, 2008

It is an irony that even after 70 years of Independence, only 40% of the population can afford branded medicines. And India is in the Top 4 countries to export generic medicine to ~ 200 countries. 1 out of 6 medicines consumed in the World is from India. And in India 6 out of 10 have no access to them.
Hence India launched Jan Aushadhi Scheme in 2008 by Dept of Pharma, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It is implemented by BPPI, Gurugram.
To bring down the healthcare budget of every citizen of India by providing quality generic medicine.
Mission:
1. Create awareness, and demand, awareness and provide education about generic drugs.
2. Provide all generic medicines covering all therapeutic groups.
Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP under the administrative control of Dept of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. BPPI is registered as an independent society under Societies Registration Act, 1860.
PM Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras will be set up
1. 1st PMBJA Kendra was set up at Amritsar in Punjab.
2. Applicants should be a B Pharma/ D Pharma degree holders.
3. Funding
  1. 2.5 lakhs shall be given to NGOs/ Agencies/ individuals establishing in PMBJK in Govt hospital premises where space is provided for free.
  2. Rs. 1 lakh reimbursement furniture and fixtures.
  3. Rs. 1 lakh by way of free medicines in the beginning
  4. 0.5 lakh reimbursement for computer and peripherals, internet etc.
4. 20% Trade margin in MRP for retailers and 10% for distributors.
5. PM BJK and Distributors will be allowed 2% of total sales or actual loss (whichever is lower) as compensation for the expiry of medicines. Expired goods need not be returned to BPPO. Stocks expiring at the C&F level will entirely be the loss of BPPI.
6. PMBJK can be located within Govt hospital premises as well as Private Hospital premises or anywhere outside.
7. Other allied medical products commonly sold in the market can be sold here.
8. BPPI shall source medicines both from Pharma PSUs and Private Companies.
9. BPPI shall establish a Central Warehouse. It has established at Sugal Logistics Park, Bilaspur, Gurugram, Haryana.

Source: TH

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