The most common misconception among patients is that inexpensive generic medicines are inferior in quality. Pharmacologically, generics contain the exact same active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), purity, strength, and therapeutic bioequivalence as branded drugs.
Generic vs Branded Scientific Fact-Sheet
Equal Efficacy, Same Molecule, 50% - 90% Price Reduction
Active Molecule
100% Identical
Quality Testing
NABL Certified
Marketing Cost
₹0 (No Ads)
Patient Savings
70% - 90%
1. Brand vs PMBJP Generic Price Comparison Table
| Salt & Strength | Popular Brand Name | Private MRP | Jan Aushadhi Rate | Direct Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol 650mg (15 Tab) | Dolo 650 / Calpol 650 | ₹34.00 | ₹8.50 | 75% |
| Metformin 500mg SR (10 Tab) | Glycomet 500 SR | ₹28.00 | ₹4.50 | 84% |
| Pantoprazole 40mg (10 Tab) | Pantocid 40 / Pan 40 | ₹95.00 | ₹12.00 | 87% |
| Atorvastatin 10mg (10 Tab) | Atorva 10 / Lipitor | ₹110.00 | ₹11.50 | 90% |
2. Why Branded Drugs Cost 500% More
Branded pharmaceutical companies spend massive budgets on television advertisements, doctor gift sponsorships, clinical sales representatives, and multi-tier distributor commissions. Generic medicines under PMBJP eliminate these marketing overheads completely.
3. Quality Assurance & NABL Laboratory Standards
Every single batch of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines is procured exclusively from WHO-GMP compliant facilities and tested at NABL-accredited laboratories before public release.
