AMRIT Pharmacies Mark 10 Years: Nadda Opens New Outlets
Why in the news
AMRIT pharmacies completed ten years, and the Health Minister marked the occasion in New Delhi by opening ten more outlets.
Key facts
- AMRIT stands for Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment.
- Discounts of 50%-90% on essential medicines, surgical implants and consumables.
- Launched by the Government of India in 2015 to ease the burden of costly medicines.
- It complements the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana.
About AMRIT pharmacies
- Operate mainly inside government hospitals and large public healthcare institutions.
- Focus on cardiac life-saving drugs, cancer medicines, orthopaedic implants, critical care drugs, consumables and medical devices.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated by | J.P. Nadda, Union Health Minister |
| Place of event | New Delhi |
| New outlets | 10 |
| Discount range | 50%-90% |
| Start year | 2015 |
Exam angle
- Related scheme: PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana.
- Product types: drugs, implants, consumables.
- Milestone: 10th anniversary (launched 2015).