Medical Devices under Jan Aushdhi Scheme

Medical Devices under Jan Aushdhi Scheme

Medical devices, including surgical and consumable items, are defined as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. As per the information provided by Department of Pharmaceuticals, 165 surgical and consumable items are already being sold through Jan Aushadhi Stores.

The Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.