Generic Medicines in India: Everything You Need to Know
Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as branded drugs but cost up to 80% less. Here's how to identify them, where to buy them, and why doctors often don't prescribe them.
Evidence-based health information written by doctors and specialists — designed for Indian patients.
Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as branded drugs but cost up to 80% less. Here's how to identify them, where to buy them, and why doctors often don't prescribe them.
Dr. Priya Sharma
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Dr. Suresh Pillai
India's drug pricing regime is complex. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority controls prices of essential medicines, but most drugs remain unregulated. Here's what you need to know.
Arjun Krishnamurthy
Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as branded drugs but cost up to 80% less. Here's how to identify them, where to buy them, and why doctors often don't prescribe them.
Blood pressure readings confuse many patients. We break down what systolic and diastolic numbers mean, what's normal, and when you should be concerned.
India has 101 million diabetics — the highest in the world. This guide covers diet, medication, monitoring, and the latest treatment options available in Indian hospitals.
One in seven Indians suffers from a mental health condition, yet fewer than 30% seek treatment. We explore why the stigma persists and what's changing.
Can traditional Ayurvedic treatments coexist with evidence-based medicine? We examine the science, the risks of herb-drug interactions, and what integrative medicine looks like in 2026.
India's drug pricing regime is complex. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority controls prices of essential medicines, but most drugs remain unregulated. Here's what you need to know.