Same salt.
A fraction of the price.
Jan Aushadhi is the Government of India's own chain of generic medicine stores. Tell us the brand you buy, and we'll show you its Jan Aushadhi version with the same active ingredient, the price, and the nearest store.
The government's own medicine store. Not a brand.
Jan Aushadhi (Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana) is a Government of India scheme. It sells generic medicines and everyday health products under its own label, with the same active ingredient as the brands, at a fraction of the price.
- Made by approved suppliersFactories must be WHO-GMP certified.
- Tested before saleEvery batch goes to an NABL-accredited lab, the government says.
- Sold at Kendras21,583 stores across India. There's no official online store.
- ₹66You pay less₹66 instead of ₹544 for the same 2% salicylic acid face wash, 60 ml each.
Why the price gap? Brands charge for the name, ads and margins on top of the same salt. Jan Aushadhi sells the salt under the government's label. SameSalt is independent: we don't earn anything when you buy Jan Aushadhi. Is it safe? See the lab tests →
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Jan Aushadhi Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution vs Dr. Reddy’s and Cipla
Jan Aushadhi Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution (60 ml) costs ₹150.00. Dr. Reddy’s Mintop Forte 5% Solution (60 ml) costs ₹1,155.50. That is ₹250.00 against ₹1,925.83 per 100 ml, 87% less. Both have the same active ingredient.
| Jan Aushadhi | Dr. Reddy’s | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution | Mintop Forte 5% Solution |
| Used for | Male and female pattern hair loss | Male and female pattern hair loss |
| Active ingredient | Minoxidil 5% | Minoxidil 5% (Same salt) |
| Pack size | 60 ml | 60 ml |
| MRP | ₹150.00 | ₹1,155.50 |
| Price per 100 ml | ₹250.00 | ₹1,925.83 |
| Prescription | Needed | Needed |
What's different: Same salt and strength, same 60 ml.
How to use
1 ml on a dry scalp twice a day. Results take 3–6 months, and early shedding is common.
- Results take 3–6 months of daily use, and shedding at the start is common.
- Pharmacies list branded 5% minoxidil as prescription-only.
Jan Aushadhi medicines are sold only at Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Ask for drug code 1709 at the counter.
Prices are listed MRPs (Jan Aushadhi: official list; Dr. Reddy’s: Truemeds), checked 26 Oct 2026. Not medical advice. Not affiliated with PMBI or the Government of India.
Other brands compared
- Cipla Tugain 5% Solution: ₹932.50 for 60 ml, ₹1,554.17 per 100 ml
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- Ketoconazole 2% + Zinc Pyrithione 1% Shampoo: ₹75 vs Glenmark ₹344
- Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo: ₹174 vs Abbott ₹435
- Biotin 10 mg Tablets: ₹32 vs Indo-French ₹65
Everything Jan Aushadhi sells
The official Product & MRP list, read from janaushadhi.gov.in on 26 Oct 2026.
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Find a Jan Aushadhi Kendra
21,583 Kendras from the official locator. Stock varies, so call ahead to check.
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Is Jan Aushadhi safe?
What labs, studies and real people say, good and bad. Summaries in our words, with every source linked.
Lab tests & studies
None of these tests cover Jan Aushadhi skincare yet. For skincare, check the salt and strength printed on the pack.
What Reddit says
Check it's genuine at the counter
- The pack shows the PMBJP logo and a PMBI drug code.
- The code and MRP match the official list.
- The store shows a Kendra code (PMBJK…).
- Ask for the Jan Aushadhi pack by drug code, since many Kendras also stock private brands.
- Ask for a bill, and pay no more than MRP. Complaints: 1800-180-8080.
What “same salt” means
Same salt same active ingredient and strength. Close same active, different strength or format. Similar use different formula for the same job.
Where prices come from
Jan Aushadhi prices are official MRPs. Brand prices are listed MRPs from brand stores and large pharmacies, checked 26 Oct 2026, and every one links to its source.
How we make money
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Not medical advice
Products marked Rx are prescription medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or switch.