Opening Jan Aushadhi Store (JAS)

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. 

                                                             

Eligibility

Individual entrepreneurs including unemployed pharmacists/Doctors/Registered medical practitioners should have financial capacity to run the Store duly supported by BankStatements 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-I before the JAS starts functioning and BPPI makes arrangements for dispatch of medicines. 

Margins & Incentives

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. 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.

                                       

                                   

Other requirements 

(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, c. 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.