In order to ensure that patients get a free medicine in state hospitals, the government stopped the opening of the new Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the premises of medical facilities operated by the medical department.
He issued a government order (GO) on May 14, ordered the Health Commission to reject 31 ongoing applications for approval by Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
As regards the existing Jan Aushadi Kendras in hospital premises, the ministry was ordered to terminate the agreement depending on the time axes listed in the memorandum of understanding.
This is governed by complaints that patients receive regulations to buy from outside, although they are to be provided by free government hospitals.
The hospitals were ordered to buy generic medicines from the Indian units of the public sector (BPPI) and for free patients.
Karnataka State Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. It was instructed to set special rates for buying generic drugs from BPPI.
“However, The Establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendras Outside Government Hospitals Can Continue As They Do Not Fall Under the Purview of the Health Department. While OPENING New Kendras Has Been Son As and Comprehensive Review is Required Regarding The Policy for Starting Jan Aushadhi Kendras, ”The Go Station.
Published – May 17, 2025 21:28
