What is Jan Aushadhi?
By choosing Jan Aushadhi, families get reliable, tested generics at affordable prices. Run by Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), the scheme now provides over 2,100 medicines and 300 surgical items.
What are generic medicines?
Generic medicines pack the same active ingredients, strength and dosage as branded versions after their patent expires. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) rigorously tests Jan Aushadhi generics for their approval.
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Find your nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendra:
● 📱 Download Jan Aushadhi App
● 📞 Call: 1800-180-8080
● 💻 Visit: janaushadhi.gov.in
Busting common myths surrounding generics
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Myth |
Reality |
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Generics
are cheap knockoffs |
Match
branded standards through identical testing |
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Generics
have more side effects |
Side
effects tie to the active molecule—proven safe across millions of users
worldwide |
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Generics
are reserved for the poor
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Prescribed for efficacy, not economy
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