Over 10 countries looking to imbibe India's generic pharmacy model: Report
New Delhi: In an effort to provide affordable medicines to the public, more than 10 countries are looking to imbibe India's generic pharmacy model, as per recent reports.
Mauritius became the first nation to unveil the International Janaushadhi Kendra in July, facilitating access to around 250 high-quality medicines sourced from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). These medicines includes cardiovascular, analgesic, ophthalmic, and anti-allergic drugs.
According to IANS, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Ghana, Suriname, Nicaragua, Mozambique, the Solomon Islands, and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, are already considering opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Meanwhile, countries like Burkina Faso, Fiji Islands, and Saint Kitts and Nevis are in talks with the government to help them replicate the scheme, revealed the report.
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a public welfare scheme, launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government in November 2008, to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special centres named Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
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