Hack of the day: How to check medicine price before buying from pharmacy
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Many people end up paying more for medicines because the same drug is often sold under different brand names at different prices. Before buying from a pharmacy, you can quickly check the official price and compare similar options using the Pharma Sahi Daam app or the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) website. The government tool lets users check the official ceiling price of medicines, compare brands with the same salt and composition, and make a more informed purchase. It is designed to help consumers avoid overpaying and identify medicines that are sold above the approved price.
What is Pharma Sahi Daam
"Pharma Sahi Daam" is a specialized online search tool and mobile application designed to provide consumers with instantaneous access to the prices of both scheduled and non-scheduled medicines. Developed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the app empowers users to verify that medicines are being sold within government-approved price limits.
By identifying instances of overpricing by pharmaceutical companies or chemists, the app serves as a vital tool for consumer protection. Should a discrepancy be found, users can seamlessly lodge a formal complaint through the app or via the "Pharma Sahi Daam" web portal.
How to check medicine prices
Follow these simple steps before buying your medicine:
Many people end up paying more for medicines because the same drug is often sold under different brand names at different prices. Before buying from a pharmacy, you can quickly check the official price and compare similar options using the Pharma Sahi Daam app or the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) website. The government tool lets users check the official ceiling price of medicines, compare brands with the same salt and composition, and make a more informed purchase. It is designed to help consumers avoid overpaying and identify medicines that are sold above the approved price.
What is Pharma Sahi Daam
"Pharma Sahi Daam" is a specialized online search tool and mobile application designed to provide consumers with instantaneous access to the prices of both scheduled and non-scheduled medicines. Developed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the app empowers users to verify that medicines are being sold within government-approved price limits.
By identifying instances of overpricing by pharmaceutical companies or chemists, the app serves as a vital tool for consumer protection. Should a discrepancy be found, users can seamlessly lodge a formal complaint through the app or via the "Pharma Sahi Daam" web portal.
How to check medicine prices
Follow these simple steps before buying your medicine:
- Open the Pharma Sahi Daam app or visit the NPPA website: NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam
- Search for the name of the medicine you want to buy.
- Check the official ceiling price shown for the medicine.
- Compare different brands that have the same salt and composition.
- Choose a suitable lower-priced option, if available, after consulting your pharmacist or doctor if needed.
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