Action will be taken against Jan Aushadhi centers selling branded medicines, warns Health Minister Khader

UT Khader | Photo credit: File photo

Health Minister UT Khader has warned that action will be taken against Jan Aushadhi centers that sell branded medicines or violate prescribed norms.

Measures will also be initiated if deficiencies in the quality of medicines supplied to these centers are detected.

Responding to reporters on Thursday about the functioning of Jan Aushadhi centres, Mr Khader said the Union Government should closely monitor their operations and ensure that they follow the rules and sell only authorized medicines.

“Our checks revealed that several centers violated the rules and sold other drugs as well,” he said.

Since the centers are not allowed to sell branded drugs, the ministry will strictly verify the product details, quality certificates, batch numbers and supply chain of the drugs available at these outlets, he said.

“If deficiencies in the quality of drugs are found, action will be taken against the manufacturers and suppliers concerned,” he said.

Published – 12 Nov 2026 21:32 IST