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How can people check if medicines they're buying are overpriced?
short by Jessica Rajan / on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
Medicines bought online or at pharmacies may cost more than they should. The government's Pharma Sahi Daam tool helps consumers check the official prices of medicines and compare cheaper alternatives. It also allows users to report cases of overpricing. The same medicine is often sold under different brand names at different prices despite having identical active ingredients.
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