Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT)
The Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) initiative, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is a pioneering effort of HLL Lifecare Limited aimed at making essential medicines and medical supplies more affordable for the treatment of life-threatening diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and other critical illnesses. Through this initiative, the Ministry reduces the financial burden of healthcare, ensuring that quality treatment becomes accessible to all citizens, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. By offering essential medicines, medical devices, and implants at reduced prices, AMRIT has made a significant contribution to improving the affordability and accessibility of healthcare in India. This initiative is not only addressing the needs of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases but also working towards achieving a more equitable healthcare system, where quality treatment is within reach for every Indian.
Objectives
AMRIT's primary objective is to provide affordable medicines of all types, medical devices, medical consumables and implants at discounted rates for all kinds of diseases, thus addressing the high costs often associated with treatment. The initiative focuses on several key areas:
Affordability and Accessibility
AMRIT pharmacies offer a wide range of medicines, medical devices, and consumables at discounts of up to 50% on the maximum retail price (MRP).
Comprehensive Product Range
AMRIT pharmacies have expanded their product portfolio to cover a variety of specialties, including:
- Oncology (Cancer treatment drugs)
- Cardiology (Heart medications and stents)
- Orthopedic implants and other surgical items
- Medical disposables and consumables additionally, both branded and branded generic medicines are available, ensuring patients have access to high-quality yet affordable treatment options.
Wide Network
Since the launch of the first AMRIT pharmacy at AIIMS, New Delhi, on November 15, 2015, the initiative has expanded significantly. As on 15th June 2026, there are 265 AMRIT pharmacies spread across 24 states and 4 union territories of India. These pharmacies are strategically located to serve a wide range of healthcare institutions, including tertiary care centers, district hospitals, medical colleges, and super-specialty hospitals.
Targeted Healthcare Institutions
AMRIT pharmacies primarily cater to tertiary healthcare centers such as AIIMS, Central Government Institutes of national importance, medical colleges, district hospitals and general hospitals,. These pharmacies provide a one-stop solution for all the medical requirements of these institutions, including medicines, implants, surgical supplies, and consumables for both outpatients (OPD) and inpatients (IPD).
Prescription-Based Model
In line with its commitment to quality care, AMRIT pharmacies operate on a prescription-based model. This ensures that only patients with valid prescriptions from licensed healthcare professionals are able to access the discounted medicines and medical products. Notably, AMRIT pharmacies also serve patients from hospitals other than those where the pharmacies are located, further extending their reach and impact.
Ayushman Bharat Yojna
Since the launch of Ayushman Bharat Yojna, AMRIT Pharmacy has played a pivotal role in implementation of scheme in Central Govt. medical institutes and State Govt. medical institutes all over the country.AMRIT Pharmacies are acting as a single point of supply for all medical requirements of the hospitals including Branded/Branded Generic/Generic drugs, surgical items, consumables and implants. It also acts a service provider to the health institutes to dispense medicines, surgical items and implants to Ayushman Patients which cannot be catered by internal stores of the institutes and thus acts as extension of stores department of the health institutes.
AMRIT Impact and Achievements
The AMRIT initiative has had a transformative impact on the accessibility and affordability of healthcare in India. As of 15th June 2026, 77.18 Million patients have benefited from the AMRIT pharmacies. The total value of drugs dispensed at MRP stands at Rs.20535.06Crores, with patients collectively saving Rs.10064.40Cr from the discounted prices.
These savings significantly reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for patients, making treatment more affordable and lessening the financial burden on families facing serious health conditions. Through its widespread presence and cost-effective offerings, AMRIT has played a vital role in improving access to healthcare, especially for those with limited financial resources.
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