janaushadhi.gov.in Applications for Opening of Jan Aushadhi Generic Drug Stores : Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India

Name of the Organization : Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India
Type of Facility : Applications for Opening of Jan Aushadhi Generic Drug Stores
Location/ Country: India

Official Website : http://janaushadhi.gov.in/

Guidelines to be followed for submission/processing of applications for opening of Jan Aushadhi Generic Drug Stores:
The Jan Aushadhi scheme launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India aims to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all through special outlet known as Jan Aushadhi store opened/to be opened in each district of all the States. The new business plan approved by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in August, 2013 brought out it no. of changes to make the campaign a real success. Following guidelines are being issued for the convenience of those interested in opening of Jan Aushadhi stores as well as for processing of applications.

I. Categories of Jan Aushadhi Stores (JAS):
(A) JAS to be opened in the premises of Hospitals by NGOs/Institutions/Co-operative Societies, identified by State Governments.
(B) JAS to be opened by other entities- Any reputed NGO/Charitable Society /Institution /Self help group/Individual entrepreneurs (Unemployed pharmacists/Doctors/ Registered medical practitioners would be given preference for running the Stores).

II. Category (A) :
Eligibility:
The State Government to identify the operating agency and provide free space within the premises of Hospitals.

Procedure to be followed:
BPPI writes to all the State Governments along with the salient features of the Jan Aushadhi Scheme with a request to open Jan Aushadhi Stores in their states for the benefit of people. The State Government, Department of Health would make recommendations in favour of the operating agency who would run the Stores and also instruct the District Hospital Authority to provide the minimum space conforming to standards as approved by BPPI in the Hospital premises i.e. 120 sq. ft. The location of the store should be at such a place which is easily accessible to the OPD patients, preferably at the entry of the hospital & given to the agency free of cost. The State Government needs to issue suitable instructions to the Hospitals/ Doctors for prescribing generic medicines. The operating agency should have:-
(a) Sale license from the competent authority (Retail drug license in the name of the JAS and /or Tin No); and
(b) Proof of securing a pharmacist with computer knowledge (name of the pharmacist, Registration with the State Council etc to be furnished).

Before the JAS starts functioning and BPPI makes arrangements to supply medicines to JAS, a tripartite agreement as per the format in Annexure-I need to be entered into between BPPI, Health Department of the State and the operating agency.

Financial Assistance:
A margin of 16% for the JAS on the sale price of JAS is built in the MRP of each drug. In addition, the JAS are eligible for one time financial assistance up to Rs. 2.00 lakh as establishment cost and up to Rs. 50,000/- as one time start up cost for purchase of computer hardware etc. to be released by BPPI directly to the operating agency nominated by the State Government, generally on re-imbursement basis supported by bills of actual purchases/establishment.

III. Category (B):
Eligibility:
NGOs/ Charitable Society/Institution /Self help Group should have experience of minimum 3 years of successful operation in welfare activities, supported by audited accounts for the last three years.
Individual entrepreneurs including unemployed pharmacists/Doctors/Registered medical practitioners should have financial capacity to run the Store duly supported by Bank Statements for the last 03 years or sanction letter from Bank for extending loan.

Procedure to be followed:
Entities mentioned above may approach BPPI either on the basis of advertisement issued by BPPI or suomoto with a complete application along with the following supporting documents:
(i) Own space or hired space duly supported by proper lease agreement;
(ii) Minimum required space conforming to standards as approved by the BPPI i.e. 120 sq. ft.
(iii) Sale license from competent authority ( Retail drug license in the name of the applicant and/or Tin No );
(iv) Proof of securing a pharmacist with computer knowledge (name of the pharmacist , Registration with the State Council etc. needs to be furnished ) ;
(v) Financial capacity to run the Store supported by audited accounts for the last three years (Bank Statements for the last 03 years or sanction letter from Bank for extending loan in case of individuals).

The premises of those who fulfill the requirements on the basis of documents submitted or further documents as are called for, may be inspected by the officials of BPPI, if felt necessary, to ensure that all the requirements are met. An agreement will also be entered into between BPPI and the eligible applicants as per the format given in Annexure-II before the JAS starts functioning and BPPI makes arrangements for dispatch of medicines.

Financial Assistance:
A margin of 16% for the JAS on the sale price of JAS is built in the MRP of each drug. In addition, the JAS are eligible for incentive linked to sale of medicines @ 10% of monthly sales amount subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10,000/- pm for a period of first 12 months. In case of Stores opened in North Eastern States and other difficult areas i.e. Naxal affected areas/Tribal areas etc. the rate of incentive would be 15% of monthly sale amount subject to a ceiling of Rs. 15,000/- per month. Such requests for grant of sales incentives should be accompanied with a report from the concerned Nodal Officer of BPPI. The financial assistance would be directly released to the entities from BPPI on receipt of requisite information/documents.

IV. BPPI will ensure timely supply of quality generic medicines etc. to the Jan Aushadhi Stores through Super Stockist/C& Agent/central warehouse.

The list of medicines along with their MRPs is available on the website of the BPPI i.e. janaushadhi.gov.in. The list may undergo change depending upon demand received from the Jan Aushadhi Stores for new medicines.

V. Other requirements (for both (A) & (B) categories):
(a) The store should have sufficient furniture like: Racks to store the medicines, counter for issue of bills and medicines to patients, office tables, computer table and chair/stools etc for working of staff.
(b) There should be minimum two display boards [one horizontal and second vertical] over the store following the language, logo, design & the color combination as provided by BPPI.
(c) There should be a Computer, Printer and Internet & Telephone connection with the following minimum configuration so that web based Soft-ware can be loaded:

Minimum configuration of the PC is as follows:
a. Pentium IV/Dual Core Processor
b. 1 GB RAM (2 GB Recommended)
c. 80GB HDD
d. TVSE MSP 240/250 series 80 column Dot matrix printer (Recommended)
e. 500 VA UPS

Software requirements:
a. Windows XP/ Vista /Windows 7 (32 bit)/Windows 8 Operating System – Windows 7 (32 bit) is recommended
b. Anti-virus software

Internet connection – 512kbps:
The above said specification is minimum requirement for BPPI web based software. JAS may install computer with higher/latest specifications.
(d) There should be a Refrigerator in the store for storage of medicines at the required temperature as per Drugs and Cosmetic Act.
(e) The operating agency will recruit the staff for running the store as per the requirement at their own cost.
(f) All billings should be done using software provided by BPPI. No medicine can be sold in JAS without using the software provided by BPPI.
(g) Medicines sourced and supplied only by BPPI, will be allowed to be sold through stores. The list of medicines will be dynamic and may be altered after approval from the competent authority.
(h) It shall be the responsibility of the operating entity to obtain drug license and other permissions to run a drug store. Compliance to all statutory requirements for storage of drugs shall be ensured by the operating agency.
(i) The operating agency should be willing to run the stores from 8.00 AM to 8.0 PM or round the clock, if required.
(j) The operating entity shall furnish the store as far as possible as per the design/layout provided by the BPPI.
(k) Supplies of medicines to JAS stores will be made as per the following arrangements:
** JAS opened by State Government identified operating agencies: Credit facility not exceeding 60 days from the date of dispatch of medicines.
** JAS opened by other entities – Medicines to be supplied only against advance payments.

Submission of application:
1. Interested parties may send their applications in the relevant format as per Annexure-III along with the required documents to the General Manager (A&F), Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India (BPPI), IDPL Corporate Office, IDPL Complex, Old Delhi Gurgaon Road, Dundahera, Gurgaon – 122016 (Haryana) accompanied by a Demand Draft for Rs. 2000/- (non-refundable) drawn in favour of BPPI payable at Gurgaon.
2. The application should be accompanied by all relevant details/ documents.
3. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.

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