AMRIT Pharmacies
Why in News?
On March 27, 2026, the government highlighted new steps to ensure the efficiency of AMRIT pharmacies, including a robust public grievance mechanism to report any pricing discrepancies.
Key Features
- AMRIT Pharmacies Stand For: Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment.
- Implementing Agency: Operated by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini-Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the MoHFW.
- Deep Discounts: Provides essential medicines, implants (cardiac, orthopaedic), and surgical disposables at discounts ranging from 50% to 90% of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP).
- Product Basket: Offers more than 6,500 products, focusing on high-cost treatments for non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular issues, and diabetes.
- Strategic Locations: Pharmacies are primarily located within AIIMS campuses, major government medical colleges, and district hospitals to ensure they are accessible to patients at the point of care.
- New Outreach Tools:
- 24x7 National Contact Centre: Provides real-time assistance on medicine availability and pricing.
- Mobile Pharmacy Vans: Recently introduced for rural outreach, specifically starting in the National Capital Region (NCR).
- Comparison with Jan Aushadhi: While Jan Aushadhi Kendras focus on generic medicines, AMRIT specifically targets branded drugs and reliable implants used in tertiary care, which often remain expensive even as generics.
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