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Generic vs Branded Medicines in India: What Actually Changes in the Drug When You Switch

The active ingredient is the same. The rest is negotiable.Every branded drug and its generic version must contain the same active pharmaceutical ingredient at the same dosage. That is not a marketing claim, it is a legal requirement under India's Drugs and Cosmetics Act, enforced by the Central Drugs Standard…

Times Life · Sep 3

Ayushman Bharat card: Eligibility, benefits, how to apply online and documents required for PMJAY

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is expanding healthcare access, with 6 crore senior citizens enrolled and over 19,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras operational. This government-funded scheme offers cashless coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation, significantly reducing out-of-pocket…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

12 years of Modi government strengthened India's health sector through accessibility and digital innovation: Amit Shah

India's health sector has seen historic changes in the last 12 years. Accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare is now a reality for citizens. Initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and Jan Aushadhi Kendras have established a global model for health security. New medical facilities and digital health services have expanded nationwide. This…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

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All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20

Pharmacies nationwide will stay open on May 20. This defies a strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against e-pharmacies. Many state pharmacy associations have opted out of the protest. They prioritize public interest and uninterrupted medicine access. The national drug regulator is reviewing concerns about…

The Economic Times · May 19

Helping the world during and after COVID has established India as a friend to the world: PM Modi

As part of the celebrations, fifty nurses along with their family members from across the country were invited as special guests to witness and participate in the celebrations.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Generic drugs for diabetes, gastric issues, cardiovascular ailments see high demand

The Jan Aushadhi Kendras selling generic drugs at affordable prices have seen their sales rise more than 170 times over the last nine years, but the government has no intention of making them available online in the near future.

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

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