Affordable Sitagliptin combinations for diabetics to be sold at Janaushadhi Kendras
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Affordable Sitagliptin combinations for diabetics to be sold at Janaushadhi Kendras

Sitagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

  • By IPP Bureau | September 19, 2022

Ravi Dadhich, Chief Executive Officer of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) has launched a new variant of medicines for diabetes, Sitagliptin at affordable prices for all under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.

PMBI included new variants of medicines Sitagliptin and its combination in its all Jan Aushadhi Kendras - Sitagliptin Phosphate Tablet IP 50mg (Rs. 60); Sitagliptin Phosphate Tablet IP 100mg - Rs. 100; Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets 50mg/500mg - Rs. 65; and Sitagliptin + Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets 50mg/1000mg - Rs. 70.

Sitagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. All these variants are available at 60 - 70% lesser prices than branded variants as they are available in price band of Rs. 162 to Rs. 258 at other medical stores.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, more than 8,700 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country.

These Kendras are selling quality generic medicines, surgical equipment, nutraceuticals and other products. At present, these Kendras make available more than 1,600 medicines and 250 surgical devices including Suvidha Sanitary pads which are sold at Rs. 1 per pad. 

PMBI is committed to ensure regular and sufficient availability of essential medicines at the Jan Aushadhi Kendras and that too with assurance of good quality and affordable prices for citizens.

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