Life-saving drugs and implants are now easily available across the country from AMRIT, a chain of stores set up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Patients get a substantial discount on purchase of medicines there as compared to the maximum retail price in the market. <br/><br/>Health Minister J P Nadda stated this in the Lok Sabha today. Replying to questions, he said the government intends to open 300 AMRIT outlets in medical colleges and hospitals across the country. He told the House that there has been a significant fall in prices of stents which are vital for heart protection.