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Jan Aushadhi Savings Calculator — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Enter your prescribed medicines to estimate your savings by switching to Jan Aushadhi generic equivalents -- typically 50-90% cheaper than branded drugs.

1. Input Parameters

Sample Generic vs. Branded Price Comparison (Per 10 Tablets)

Medicine Salt / Strength Typical Branded MRP Jan Aushadhi Price Estimated Savings
Metformin 500 mg (Diabetes) ₹50 ₹10 ₹40 (80%)
Amlodipine 5 mg (Hypertension/BP) ₹70 ₹6 ₹64 (91%)
Atorvastatin 10 mg (Cholesterol/Heart) ₹100 ₹18 ₹82 (82%)
Pantoprazole 40 mg (Acidity/GERD) ₹80 ₹10 ₹70 (87%)
Suvidha Sanitary Napkins (Per Pad) ₹8 ₹1 ₹7 (87%)

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Overview

PMBJP is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all. Generic medicines contain the same Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) as their branded counterparts and meet the same strict quality and efficacy standards, but are sold at a fraction of the cost.

Why Are Jan Aushadhi Medicines Cheap?

Unlike branded drugs, generic medicines do not require expenses for marketing, advertisements, research royalty payments, or physician commissions. They are procured directly from WHO-GMP certified manufacturers and are tested at NABL-accredited labs to guarantee safety before reaching public stores.

Basket Size & Scope

As of 2026, the Jan Aushadhi catalog covers over 2,100 generic medicines and 300 surgical items, addressing primary healthcare needs in chronic and acute therapy areas including Diabetes, Cardiac care, Thyroid, Gastric issues, and more.

Last verified: June 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

PM Jan Aushadhi Savings eligibility 2026

There are no income or background eligibility restrictions. The PM Jan Aushadhi scheme is open to all Indian citizens. Anyone can walk into any of the 19,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras across India with a valid prescription and purchase quality generic medicines at 50-90% lower prices than branded equivalents.

PM Jan Aushadhi Savings how to apply

You do not need to register or apply for a card to get Jan Aushadhi medicines. Simply consult your doctor, get a prescription with generic/salt names, locate the nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendra using the 'Jan Aushadhi Sugam' app, and purchase the medicines directly.

PM Jan Aushadhi Savings amount per month

Monthly savings depend on your prescription. On average, switching to Jan Aushadhi generic medicines reduces your monthly medicine bill by 70% to 90%. For example, if you spend ₹1,500/month on branded diabetes and BP medicines, you can save approximately ₹1,200/month by switching to generics.

PM Jan Aushadhi Savings documents required

No official documents or ID cards are required to purchase medicines. However, you should carry a doctor's prescription showing the required generic name or salt names to help the Kendra pharmacist dispense the correct medicine. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This calculator estimates the monthly and yearly savings you can achieve by purchasing generic medicines from Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras instead of branded alternatives. It uses standardized pricing metrics to demonstrate how switching to generic salts can lower your out-of-pocket health costs.

How to Use It

  1. Current Medicine Spend: Enter the amount of money you spend on regular, branded medicines every month.
  2. Primary Condition: Select your primary chronic condition (Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart disease, etc.) to apply realistic generic savings margins.
  3. Family Members: Enter the number of family members who take regular long-term medications.
  4. Sanitary Napkins: Input the number of sanitary napkins your family consumes monthly to calculate savings from ₹1 Suvidha pads.

The Logic Explained Simply

  • Generic Substitution: Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients (salts) as branded drugs but cost 50% to 90% less because they avoid expensive marketing, brand royalties, and packaging.
  • Standardized Savings: The calculator applies an average savings rate of 80% for chronic conditions like Diabetes and Heart disease, and 70% for general categories.
  • Suvidha Savings: Branded sanitary napkins average ₹8 per pad. The government-backed Suvidha napkins cost only ₹1 per pad, saving ₹7 per pad.

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

A family in Noida spends ₹2,500 every month on branded heart and diabetes medicines, and uses 20 sanitary pads:

  • Condition Selected: Heart disease & Diabetes (average savings rate of 80%).
  • Generic Medicine Cost: ₹2,500 * (1 - 0.80) = ₹500/month.
  • Medicine Savings: ₹2,500 - ₹500 = ₹2,000/month.
  • Sanitary Napkin Savings: 20 pads * ₹7 savings = ₹140/month.
  • Total Monthly Savings: ₹2,000 + ₹140 = ₹2,140.
  • Annual Savings: ₹2,140 * 12 = ₹25,680.
  • 5-Year Savings: ₹25,680 * 5 = ₹1,28,400.

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