Lowering drug prices resulted in annual savings of Rs 3,788 crore to patients: Centre

Lowering drug prices resulted in annual savings of Rs 3,788 crore to patients: Centre

The average price reduction of drugs, due to fixation or refixation of prices, has resulted in estimated annual savings of approximately Rs 3,788 crore to patients, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Lowering  drug prices has resulted in annual saving of approximately ₹3,788 crore to patients in the country

Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana quality medicines are offered through Jan Aushadhi Kendras at 50% to 80% lower rates than the prices of branded medicines available in the market Under the Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) initiative, medicines, implants, surgical disposables and other consumables are provided at significant discounts of up to 50% of market rates through AMRIT Pharmacy stores NE…

Lowering drug prices resulted in annual savings of Rs 3,788 crore...

Last Updated on March 18, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The average price reduction of drugs, due to fixation or refixation of prices, has resulted in estimated annual savings of approximately Rs 3,788 crore to patients, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anupriya […] The post Lowering drug prices resulted in annual savings of Rs 3,788 crore to patients: Centre appeared f…