The credibility of health sector is deteriorating rapidly and there is a need to come up with massive projects like Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. The projects aim at providing quality drugs to the masses, particularly the poor, at as low as 90 per cent cheaper than many a branded drugs, said Raghvendra Gautam, vice chairman of Jan Aushadhi Abhiyan Parishad of the state at a seminar on Tuesday in the state capital.
He said while addressing the audience a one day seminar on Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana.
The seminar was organised by PhD Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Department of Pharmaceuticals, New Delhi. The seminar was attended by representatives of pharma industry, pharmacists, academicians and government officials from various departments.
RG Dwivedi, regional director, PhD Chamber of Commerce and Industries in his inaugural address talked about availability of generic medicines and the overall healthcare service scenario in the state.
Sanjay Suri from Department of Pharmaceuticals, New Delhi stated that the generic medicines are currently being exported to more than 100 countries across the globe. Of this, 25 per cent generic medicines are being exported to USA. Despite being up to 90 per cent cheaper these medicines are at par in quality with branded medicines, he clarified.
Vivek Sharma from Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India, New Delhi gave a detailed overview of this ambitious project. He said that in order to ensure quality of generic medicines his department tests them in as many as 14 laboratories. He also informed that the number of Jan Aushadhi Stores in the state likely to increased to 1,000 in the state by next year.