MoHFW Issues Revised instructions for the issue of generic/branded medicines at CGHS Wellness Centres, see the official notice

MoHFW Issues Revised instructions for the issue of generic/branded medicines at CGHS Wellness Centres, see the official notice

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued revised instructions for the issuance of generic and branded medicines at CGHS Wellness Centres across the country. This new office Memorandum is issued vide memo no: F. No. Z15025/117/2017/DIR/CGHS/EHS(3132722) I/3767573/2025 dated 16.05.2025 at New Delhi.

Issue of generic/branded medicines at CGHS Wellness Centres

According to the new O.M., the medicines prescribed by specialists shall be supplied by CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) as per the available generic name at the CGHS Wellness Centre. If the specific medicine is not available by its generic name but is available under an alternative brand with the same composition, it shall be supplied by the brand name available at the CGHS Wellness Centre.

In case the medicine prescribed by the Specialist is not available at CGHS Wellness Centre either by generic name or alternate brand name, it shall be indented by the same brand name through Authorized Local Chemist.

CGHS Wellness Centres are directed to strictly adhere to these guidelines

CGHS Directorate has instructed all CGHS Wellness Centres to strictly adhere to guidelines to ensure uninterrupted and efficient service delivery to beneficiaries, subject to the admissibility instructions for medicines issued from time to time by the Directorate.

The official memorandum has been circulated to all concerned Ministries and Departments of the Government of India through the CGHS website, CGHS officials, local advisory committees, and pensioner associations. It is also requested Sh. Jitendra Singh, CDAC, Noida with the request to create functionality of card application through Mobile application and Web portal integrated with Payment gateway of Bharat Kosh (NTRP).

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