Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT)
Affordable Healthcare for Every Indian
The Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) initiative, launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and implemented by HLL Lifecare Limited, is a flagship healthcare programme dedicated to making life-saving medicines, medical devices, consumables, and implants affordable for all. The initiative addresses the rising cost of treatment for critical illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic and life-threatening conditions, ensuring quality healthcare reaches every section of society.
Since the inauguration of the first AMRIT Pharmacy at AIIMS, New Delhi on 15 November 2015, the network has expanded across the country. As of 15 June 2026, AMRIT operates 265 pharmacies across 24 States and 4 Union Territories, serving patients through AIIMS, Central Government institutes, medical colleges, district hospitals, general hospitals, and super-specialty healthcare institutions.
AMRIT pharmacies provide discounts of up to 50% on the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of medicines and medical products. The pharmacies stock an extensive range of branded, branded generic, and generic medicines, oncology drugs, cardiac medicines, orthopedic implants, surgical items, medical disposables, and healthcare consumables. Operating on a prescription-based model, AMRIT ensures the safe and responsible dispensing of medicines while extending services to patients from both host hospitals and other healthcare institutions.
The initiative also plays a significant role in supporting the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, functioning as a comprehensive supply and dispensing partner for government hospitals by providing medicines, implants, surgical items, and consumables that supplement hospital stores and improve patient care.
Importance of AMRIT
- 265 AMRIT Pharmacies across India
- Presence in 24 States & 4 Union Territories
- 77.18 million patients benefited
- ₹20,535.06 crore worth of medicines dispensed (at MRP)
- ₹10,064.40 crore in patient savings through discounted pricing
AMRIT shifts the Indian healthcare retail through its nationwide network and commitment to affordable healthcare, AMRIT continues to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, improve access to quality treatment, and strengthen India's public
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