Amritsar: Guru Nanak Dev Hospital plans to set up three Jan Aushadhi stores at cost of Rs 1.79 crore
In order to alleviate the problem of poor patients being unable to obtain expensive medicines, the hospital plans to open a store at its premises that will provide low-cost medicines to patients.;
Amritsar: To provide people with good quality medicines at affordable prices, Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, associated with Government Medical College (GMC) Amritsar, plans to set up three Jan Aushadhi stores on the campus with an estimated cost of Rs 1.79 crore.
In light of the current high prices of medicines, the decision was made to set up three Jan Aushadhi stores at different locations inside the premises. Regarding this, a proposal has been sent to the state government with an estimated cost of Rs 1.79 crore.
In order to alleviate the problem of poor patients being unable to obtain expensive medicines, the hospital plans to open a store at its premises that will provide low-cost medicines to patients.
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Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with Central Pharma Public Sector Undertakings to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through dedicated outlets called Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
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