The government on Friday launched the cheap diabetes drug sitagliptin and its other mixtures, which will be available at generic pharmacy Janaushadhi Kendras.
Diabetes is also one of the main diseases spreading in the country. About 10 million patients in the country are victims and forced to take expensive drugs and medical procedures. Now there is relief news for these patients. The government launched affordable diabetes drug sitagliptin and its other formulations on Friday. Its 10 tablets cost up to Rs 60 and this drug will be available at Janaushadhi Kendras generic pharmacy. The most popular anti-diabetes drug, metformin, is also included in the generic list, but sitagliptin is considered an even more effective drug. The peculiarity of this drug is that it brings great benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes. This medicine does not lower blood sugar too much. Apart from that, this medicine does not harm the heart, while many other medicines for diabetes have such dangers.
Available in the market at very cheap prices
Let us inform you that the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers issued a related statement stating that the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is launching new versions of sitagliptin and its mixtures at Janaushadhi Kendras Has. In such a situation, this drug, which is available in the market at a price of two hundred and fifty rupees or more, has now become very cheap. Ravi Dadhich, CEO of Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, said the prices of all types of these drugs are 60 to 70 percent lower than branded drugs. The price of branded drugs of the same drug ranges from Rs 160 to Rs 258. Ten tablets of 50 milligrams (mg) sitagliptin phosphate are available for Rs 60 while those of 100 mg are available for Rs 100. On the other hand, sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride in the ratio 50mg/500mg will be available for Rs 65 per 10 tablets, while a 50mg/1000mg mix will be available for Rs 70. Under the generic, the combination of sitagliptin and metformin will also be available in Jan Aushadhi stores soon.
Up to 8700 Jan Aushadhi stores in the country
Currently there are 8700 Jan Aushadhi stores selling 1600 medicines in India. Soon, 138 more drugs will be added to this category and can be sold as generics at cheaper prices. 138 new drugs were also identified. They are expected to hit generic stores by the end of this year.
Robbery at a private hospital
On the one hand, the Modi government is committed to providing cheap and accessible medicines to the people of the country, while on the other hand, the private hospital owners only sell expensive and branded medicines for their profits in the stores opened with their campus or hospital. Also, doctors prescribe these expensive drugs. Apart from a few private hospitals, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have not opened in any.
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