Jan Aushadhi 2026 — Find Generic Medicine Stores & Save 50–80%
Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) 2026: Find your nearest Janaushadhi Kendra, save 50–80% on medicines, and learn how to open your own kendra with up to ₹5 lakh assistance.
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Quick summary. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), popularly called Jan Aushadhi, sells 2,047 quality-certified generic medicines and 300+ surgicals at 50–80% less than branded equivalents. As of April 2026, 15,500+ Janaushadhi Kendras operate across India. Two ways to use the scheme: (1) buy from a kendra to save on monthly medicine bills, (2) open your own kendra with up to ₹5 lakh financial assistance. Find a kendra: janaushadhi.gov.in or the Janaushadhi Sugam mobile app.
The Jan Aushadhi programme is run by Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals. Every Jan Aushadhi medicine is either WHO-GMP or Schedule-M certified and tested at NABL-accredited labs before dispatch — the price difference comes from skipping brand-name marketing, not from quality compromise. A typical example: Atorvastatin 10 mg (cholesterol) costs ₹128 for a strip of 10 as a popular brand, ₹16 at Jan Aushadhi.
Scheme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) |
| Operator | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) |
| Product range | 2,047 medicines + 300+ surgicals & nutraceuticals |
| Saving vs branded | 50–80% lower |
| Kendras (April 2026) | 15,500+ across all districts |
| Owner financial assistance | Up to ₹5 lakh for SC/ST/Divyangjan/women entrepreneurs |
| Find a kendra | janaushadhi.gov.in + Janaushadhi Sugam app |
Who can open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?
Educational Qualification
D.Pharm or B.Pharm (registered with State Pharmacy Council) — for the kendra owner OR a permanent qualified pharmacist on staff
Age Limit (As on Date of application)
18 to 120 Years
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Category 1 — Individual / NGO / hospital / pharmacist / unemployed pharmacist
- Category 2 — SC / ST / Divyangjan / Mahila Udyami / Aspirational District applicants get up to ₹5 lakh financial assistance + ₹2 lakh furniture grant
- Minimum 120 sq ft of own or rented space
- Distance norm — kendra must be 1 km away from any existing kendra (relaxed to 500 m in metro cities)
- Initial inventory investment: approx. ₹50,000–₹1 lakh (refundable security)
Owner economics. Each kendra earns a 20% trade margin on MRP plus an additional 15% incentive on monthly sales (capped at ₹20,000 per month, for the first 12 months). A kendra doing ₹1 lakh / month in sales typically nets ₹25,000–₹30,000.
What you save as a buyer — sample comparison
| Medicine | Common branded MRP | Jan Aushadhi price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin 10 mg (10 tabs) — cholesterol | ₹128 | ₹16 | 87% |
| Metformin 500 mg (15 tabs) — diabetes | ₹52 | ₹6 | 88% |
| Telmisartan 40 mg (10 tabs) — BP | ₹118 | ₹17 | 86% |
| Pantoprazole 40 mg (15 tabs) — acidity | ₹128 | ₹19 | 85% |
| Amoxicillin 500 mg (10 caps) — antibiotic | ₹110 | ₹40 | 64% |
| Insulin Glargine 100 IU vial — diabetes | ₹860 | ₹235 | 73% |
For a household with one chronic patient (diabetes + BP + statin), monthly medicine bills typically drop from ₹3,500 to ₹600.
How to find your nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendra
- Web — go to janaushadhi.gov.in → Locate Kendra → enter PIN code or pick state + district.
- App — download Janaushadhi Sugam (Android + iOS). It uses GPS to show the nearest kendras with directions and live stock.
- App features — search for any medicine by name, see whether it’s in stock at nearby kendras, compare price with branded equivalents.
How to open a kendra — application steps
Documents required
While filling online form
- Aadhaar card + PAN card of applicant
- D.Pharm / B.Pharm certificate (own or pharmacist's) + State Pharmacy Council registration
- Proof of premises (ownership deed or rent agreement, ≥120 sq ft)
- Bank passbook of applicant
- Photograph of the proposed kendra location (front + interior)
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants claiming ₹5 lakh assistance)
- Distance certificate confirming no other kendra within 1 km
Application steps
- Go to janaushadhi.gov.in → Apply for Kendra → register with mobile + email.
- Fill the online form: applicant details, proposed location, qualifications, category (general / SC-ST / Divyangjan / women).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee (₹5,000 — waived for SC/ST/Divyangjan).
- PMBI verifies online and visits the location within 30 days.
- Approval letter issued; sign the kendra agreement; obtain drug license; receive opening stock and start operations.
⏰ Last Date: Open (rolling — no deadline)
Apply to open a Jan Aushadhi KendraClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
Frequently asked questions
1. Are Jan Aushadhi medicines as effective as branded medicines?
2. Can I get prescription medicines at a Jan Aushadhi store?
3. How do I open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?
4. What is the income from running a kendra?
5. Do Jan Aushadhi medicines work for chronic diseases like diabetes?
6. Is there a mobile app to find medicines and prices?
7. Can hospitals apply to open a kendra?
8. Are kendras open on Sundays?
Latest updates
The 2026 budget allocated ₹650 crore to PMBJP and set a target of 20,000 kendras by March 2027. From January 2026, the product list grew to 2,047 medicines with the addition of advanced oncology drugs and 50 paediatric formulations. The PMBI also launched a B2B portal allowing private clinics and small hospitals to bulk-procure Jan Aushadhi medicines at additional discounts.
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher. Always check the latest medicine prices and stock on janaushadhi.gov.in or the Janaushadhi Sugam app — prices change occasionally with batch releases.
