This is to inform you that medicines are prescribed (by our great doctors) by brand name & not by the generics (Ingredients). Hence we end up paying more money for the same medicine. This issue was also highlighted in one of the episodes of Amir Khan's 'Satyamev Jayate'
Follow these few steps to know more & start saving on your medical bills.
Example: Metocard XL 50 is for Rs. 62.00 & same drug by Cipla (Mepol) is
available ONLY @ Rs. 7.00
Follow these few steps to know more & start saving on your medical bills.
- Log on to www.medguideindia.com
- Click on 'Drugs'
- Click on 'Brand'
- Type the brand name which you are using (e. g. Metocard XL (50 mg). The site will also help you with drop down menu) & Click on 'Search'
- Click on 'Active Ingredients(Generics)' in the last column. It will display the ingredients of the tablet.
- Click on 'matched brands'
- Don't be surprised to see that same drug is available at very low cost also. And that to by other reputed manufacturer.
Example: Metocard XL 50 is for Rs. 62.00 & same drug by Cipla (Mepol) is
available ONLY @ Rs. 7.00
PS: Please take your doctor's advice before solely relying and using generic drugs.
