This Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes covers the 30 medicines doctors prescribe most for type 2 diabetes, taken from PMBJP’s official Product & MRP List on 15 October 2026. That list has 148 anti-diabetic entries in all, from metformin at ₹6.81 for ten tablets to the newer gliptins and SGLT2 medicines, two insulins, and the glucometer, strips and lancets a diabetic patient needs at home. Prices are the printed MRP, the same at every Jan Aushadhi Kendra. Diabetes is lifelong, so the saving over branded medicines is larger here than for almost any other condition.
Jan Aushadhi prices are PMBJP’s published MRP on 15 October 2026 (official Product & MRP List); the drug code lets you check any row. Amazon.in prices were read the same day and change often; the links show today’s price. Some links are affiliate links and we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All diabetes medicines need a prescription. Never start, stop or swap a medicine or a dose from a price list; take this page to your doctor and ask whether the generic equivalent suits you.
Table of Contents
Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes: metformin and sulfonylureas
| Medicine | Tablets | MRP | Drug code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin 500 mg | 10 | ₹6.81 | 145 |
| Metformin 500 mg prolonged-release | 10 | ₹10.79 | 372 |
| Metformin 1000 mg sustained-release | 10 | ₹13.62 | 144 |
| Glimepiride 1 mg | 10 | ₹4.54 | 137 |
| Glimepiride 2 mg | 10 | ₹5.68 | 138 |
| Gliclazide 80 mg | 10 | ₹24.75 | 136 |
| Gliclazide 60 mg extended-release | 10 | ₹45.38 | 368 |
| Glipizide 5 mg | 10 | ₹4.74 | 141 |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg | 10 | ₹9.08 | 1009 |
| Voglibose 0.2 mg | 10 | ₹12.47 | 371 |
| Voglibose 0.3 mg | 10 | ₹15.88 | 367 |
| Acarbose 50 mg | 10 | ₹63.94 | 369 |
Metformin is usually the first medicine; glimepiride, gliclazide and glipizide are the sulfonylureas added when sugar is not controlled. At these prices a month of metformin 500 mg twice a day costs about ₹41 and glimepiride 1 mg once a day about ₹14.
Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes: gliptins and SGLT2 medicines
| Medicine | Tablets | MRP | Drug code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teneligliptin 20 mg | 10 | ₹20.63 | 1075 |
| Vildagliptin 50 mg | 15 | ₹20.63 | 1461 |
| Sitagliptin 50 mg | 10 | ₹44.34 | 1804 |
| Sitagliptin 100 mg | 10 | ₹82.50 | 1803 |
| Linagliptin 5 mg | 10 | ₹39.19 | 1696 |
| Dapagliflozin 5 mg | 10 | ₹25.78 | 2101 |
| Dapagliflozin 10 mg | 10 | ₹33.00 | 1592 |
| Empagliflozin 10 mg | 10 | ₹37.50 | 1609 |
| Empagliflozin 25 mg | 10 | ₹61.88 | 1610 |
The gliptins (teneligliptin, vildagliptin, sitagliptin, linagliptin) and the SGLT2 medicines (dapagliflozin, empagliflozin) are the newer, more expensive groups, and this part of the Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes is where patients save most. A month of teneligliptin 20 mg once a day is about ₹62; of dapagliflozin 10 mg about ₹99.
Combination tablets on the Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes
| Combination | Tablets | MRP | Drug code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin 500 mg PR + Glimepiride 1 mg | 10 | ₹18.15 | 904 |
| Metformin 500 mg PR + Glimepiride 2 mg | 15 | ₹27.23 | 34 |
| Metformin 1000 mg PR + Glimepiride 2 mg | 10 | ₹37.43 | 767 |
| Teneligliptin 20 mg + Metformin 500 mg SR | 10 | ₹30.94 | 1129 |
| Vildagliptin 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg | 15 | ₹30.94 | 1462 |
| Sitagliptin 50 mg + Metformin 500 mg | 10 | ₹56.72 | 1802 |
| Dapagliflozin 10 mg + Metformin 500 mg ER | 10 | ₹52.59 | 2100 |
| Glipizide 5 mg + Metformin 500 mg | 10 | ₹9.28 | 366 |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg + Metformin 500 mg SR | 10 | ₹27.84 | 150 |
Combinations reduce the number of tablets but must match the doses on your prescription exactly; there are dozens of strength combinations on the official list beyond these nine, so search the list by name if yours is not here.
Insulin on the Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes
| Insulin | Pack | MRP | Drug code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin human 30/70, 40 IU/ml | 10 ml vial | ₹91.35 | 143 |
| Insulin glargine 100 IU/ml | 3 ml cartridge | ₹340 | 363 |
Of the two insulins on the Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes, check the strength on the vial: the Kendra’s human mixed insulin is 40 IU/ml, and it must be drawn with a U-40 syringe. Using a U-100 syringe with a 40 IU/ml vial gives the wrong dose. Ask the pharmacist or the diabetes clinic nurse if you are unsure.
Glucometer and strips to go with the Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes
| Item | Jan Aushadhi | Amazon.in, 15 Oct 2026 | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucometer kit (meter, 25 strips, 25 lancets) | ₹492 (8122) | Dr Morepen BG-03 kit ₹648; Accu-Chek Instant S ₹699 | Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon |
| Glucometer strips, 25 | ₹211 (8121) or ₹180 (9056) | Dr Morepen 50 strips ₹580; Accu-Chek Active 50 ₹948 | Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon |
| Lancets, 50 | ₹37.50 (8120) | Dr Morepen-compatible lancets 100 ₹127 | Buy on Amazon |
| Diabetic socks | not on the list | Bamboo non-binding socks ₹299 | Buy on Amazon |
| Weekly pill box | not on the list | 7-day, 3 times a day, ₹149 | Buy on Amazon |
The Kendra’s strips (₹7.20 to ₹8.44 a strip) are the cheapest we found, but only fit the Kendra meter; Dr Morepen strips at ₹11.60 are the cheapest branded option. Our glucometer price guide does the yearly maths for each brand.
Buying from the Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes
- Ask the doctor to write generic names on the prescription; AIIMS, PGIMER and most state medical colleges already do.
- Match the exact strength and release type (SR, PR, ER) against the list; metformin 500 mg plain and 500 mg PR are different tablets.
- Buy a month at a time and keep one strip extra; a missed refill is the commonest reason sugar goes up.
- Keep the strips the Kendra meter uses if you buy the Kendra glucometer; other brands’ strips will not fit.
- Bring the sugar diary to every OPD visit with the HbA1c report every three months.
For blood pressure and cholesterol medicines, which many diabetic patients also take, see the Jan Aushadhi medicine price list; diabetic patients who need a supplement can compare the Jan Aushadhi Diabetes Care protein powder (₹375 for 400 g, code 2240) with the branded ones.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the Jan Aushadhi medicine list for diabetes?
On janaushadhi.gov.in, Product Portfolio, Product & MRP List, under the group “Anti-Diabetic” (148 entries on 15 October 2026). The 30 most prescribed are in the tables above.
जन औषधि में शुगर की दवाइयों की कीमत क्या है?
मेटफॉर्मिन 500 mg की 10 गोली ₹6.81, ग्लिमेपिराइड 1 mg ₹4.54, विल्डाग्लिप्टिन 50 mg की 15 गोली ₹20.63, टेनेलिग्लिप्टिन 20 mg ₹20.63, डापाग्लिफ्लोज़िन 10 mg ₹33, सिटाग्लिप्टिन 50 mg ₹44.34। इंसुलिन 30/70 की शीशी ₹91.35।
Is Jan Aushadhi diabetes medicine as good as branded?
It contains the same molecule in the same strength. PMBJP buys from WHO-GMP certified manufacturers and tests each batch at an NABL-accredited laboratory before supply. Your doctor can confirm the generic suits you.
Does Jan Aushadhi sell insulin?
Yes: human 30/70 insulin (40 IU/ml, 10 ml vial, ₹91.35) and insulin glargine (100 IU/ml, 3 ml cartridge, ₹340) on the 15 October 2026 list.
What does a month of diabetes medicine cost at a Kendra?
For metformin 500 mg twice a day plus glimepiride 1 mg once a day, about ₹55. Adding teneligliptin 20 mg takes it to about ₹117.
Sources checked
- PMBJP Product & MRP List, janaushadhi.gov.in, read 15 October 2026: every Jan Aushadhi price and drug code on this page.
- Amazon.in product pages, read 15 October 2026 (linked in the tables).
