evidence: In order to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for the consumers, the Union Health Ministry has established a total of 172 Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) pharmacies across 20 states and 3 Union Territories (UTs) in the country to make available and accessible branded drugs, implants, surgicals and disposables at affordable prices.AMRIT retail outlets are opened in partnership with both central government and state government medical institutions. Rolled out pan- India in 2015, AMRIT pharmacies sell branded drugs such as those used for treating cancer and cardiovascular diseases at average discounts of up to 60% of MRP. Unlike Jan Aushadhi stores, which are run by the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, AMRIT stores do not sell generic drugs.AMRIT retail pharmacy network offers more than 5,200 drugs, implants, surgical disposables and other consumables. It offers availability of generic and lifesaving branded drugs under one roof.