Highest Sales Under Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojan is Reported in DK & Udupi Districts

Highest Sales Under Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojan is Reported in DK & Udupi Districts

September 20: Dheeraj Sharma, general manager of  Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) said that people are not aware of the fact that medicines available through Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojan (PMBJP) are verified for quality in the process of manufacturing and delivery. He also said a higher level of awareness would be imparted among people especially in rural areas over PMBJP. He asserted that quality medicines are available at a much cheaper and affordable price.
He mentioned that there might be shortage of medicines. The supply has reached 95-97%. Cent per cent supply is not possible at present owing to the unavailability of raw materials. However, it is a form of generics and not branded. He said that medicines are not available without a prescription. A total of 850 medicines are listed out.
Nodal officer Karnataka Dr Anila said that the it can be noted that highest sales are also reported in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
PMBJP medicines are not available anywhere else but with two firms, one in Bengalore and the other in Mysuru are permitted as the wholesale dealers. The process involves rigorous delivery pattern and it can never be available in the black market. BBPI, Delhi, has complete authority and in fact, the Drug Controller of India will have thorough inspection over the drugs. Until now only two substandard quality medicine incidents are reported. Out of 1,300 WHO certified pharmaceutical industries in India, 100 are shortlisted and are offering the generic medicines.