Health Benefits of Nutraceuticals
A famous quote by Hippocrates, considered the father of modern medicine, reads “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. This saying aptly describes the relationship between appropriate foods and health and their therapeutic benefits. Our lifestyles have changed drastically over the last…
The State of Generic Medicines in India
Generic medicines are equivalent to brand-name medicines with respect to dosage, strength, the process of administration, quality, performance and intended use. The difference lies in the drug being marketed under its chemical name without any brand name under which it is sold. The Indian government…
Simple solutions to minimise your medical bills
Hospitalization or a lengthy medical treatment can be very costly. It is quite common for patients to gasp with horror when the final medical bills come in from the hospital or from the treatment facility. Huge, and sometimes unexpected, medical expenses are often the cause…
Why to prefer Generic Medicines over Branded Medicines?
A large section of Indians don’t have the financial capacity to spend on quality medicines. In 2011 the problem was so grave that the added cost of medicines & healthcare to their annual expenses pushed almost 60 million people below the poverty line. The Indian…
Stop paying more for your medicines
Generic medicines have set off a paradigm shift in the global healthcare inclusion index. These medicines are extremely low-priced and affordable to people of every section of the society. Generic medicines have played a vital role in containing global healthcare costs. Studies have shown that…
5 super foods that helps you live a healthier life!
In a world where we suffer from immense amounts of stress, pollution and in some cases lack of exercise, we must endeavour to keep ourselves fit and agile and most importantly away from life altering diseases. Apart from trying to make necessary lifestyle changes, we…
Generic medicines – myths and truths
Generic medicines have been quite successful in western countries and have been in the trend since the early 2000s. However, India has started to explore the tremendous potential and benefits of generic medicines only recently. It is quite natural that there would be confusion, questions…
Spreading happiness with generic medicines
India is the 11th largest pharma market in the world and set to rise to the 9th position by 2022. However, Global Healthcare Access and Quality (HAQ) Index tells a different story. In its 2016 index report, India ranked 145th among 195 countries, scoring poorer than…
How are generic drugs different from branded drugs?
Generic drugs are shaping the future of the Indian healthcare ecosystem. In 2017, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi announced that the Indian government will bring a legal framework to promote generic medicines. As per this directive, the doctors will be required to prescribe the active…
Most Common Generic Medicine Names You Must Know
A marketed drug can be called by three different names – the Chemical name, which denotes the chemical structure i.e., the atomic and molecular structure of the medicine. It is usually too complex to be remembered by a common man without a medical or pharmaceutical…
Know Your Medicines! Your Basic Guide to Read that Prescription
How many times have you walked out of your doctor’s office completely clueless even after he explained the whole prescription to you in detail? Having a basic knowledge of what goes into your doctor’s prescription can be invaluable in situations like these. For starters, you will be…
Five Must-Have Medicines to Have In Your Bag Before You Travel.
You have finally booked your tickets for that long-awaited vacation. Most of the boxes from your ‘Things to Buy’ list is already ticked, but have you packed the most essential item required when you are travelling? Generally, people tend to miss out on one of…