VRTU Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for VRTU.
VRTU
Manufacturer: Shilpa Medicare Limited
Pemetrexed Injection 500 mg
PMBI Drug Code: #1216 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from VRTU to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹2165.63).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRTU | SHILPA MEDICARE LIMITED | 50 units | ₹107.98 | ₹2165.63 | 0% (₹0.00) |
| SUN PHARMA | SUN PHARMA | 1 units | ₹10228.04 | ₹2165.63 | 79% (₹8062.41) |
| PAMIFECT | NATCO PHARMA LTD | 1 units | ₹5103.28 | ₹2165.63 | 58% (₹2937.65) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Therapeutic formulation indicated for Oncology under qualified medical guidance.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for VRTU?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about VRTU Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of VRTU?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Pemetrexed Injection IP 500 mg (Drug Code: #1216). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (pemetrexed) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from VRTU to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial VRTU (marketed by Shilpa Medicare Limited) sells for approximately ₹5146.43 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹2165.63, saving 58% (₹2980.80 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹5961.60 every month, or approximately ₹71,539 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as VRTU?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.