Madhya Pradesh opens 50 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, to provide generic medicines at low prices

The Government of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday inaugurated 50 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in 50 different district hospitals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices. Mangubhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh was the chief guest and Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh presided over the programme held at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal.

These Jan Aushadhi Kendras will benefit people of Madhya Pradesh, the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said in a statement.

More than 2,000 quality generic medicines and 300 surgical, nutraceuticals and devices will be made available at rates 50% to 90% cheaper than those of branded medicines. This will help them in saving out of pocket expenditure on medicines, it added.