Quality generic medicines, available under the ‘Shree Dhanwantri Medicine Scheme’ of the Chhattisgarh government, are proving beneficial for customers as they are available at an affordable price.
The scheme was launched in October 2020.
An official communiqué on Sunday said that in Raigarh district alone, 11 generic medical shops were run where rebate worth Rs 2.75 crore had been provided to customers.
It said that sales of medicines worth Rs 4,37,33,251 were reported in Raigarh district.
These shops have been allocated by civic bodies on rent at Rs 2 per square feet based on a government decision. It is mandatory for the shops to make available 251 kinds of medicines and 27 surgical items.