Ever tried buying your usual medicine from a different pharmacy only to be told it’s not in stock? Chances are, it’s not that the medicine is unavailable. It’s that you asked for it by its brand name, not its actual identity.
Most patients do not even realize that they are paying sometimes up to 80% more for a branded version of a generic drug. Same salt, same effect, just a flashier label. That extra cost for the brand name? It adds up quickly. This blog unpacks what is actually inside your medicine and how knowing that could help you cut your bill without cutting your treatment.
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How to Read Medicine Label?
Look closely at your medicine pack. You will usually see two names:
One is bold, colorful, and designed to catch the eye. That is the brand.
Just above it, a smaller, plainer, and often ignored is the generic name. That is the real substance doing the work.
Above generic name you will also notice a small Rx symbol on the package, it is short for a Latin word meaning “to take.” Also used by doctors while writing prescriptions. Below it, doctors usually write the medicine’s name, often the brand name. Why do most doctors still prefer branded drugs? Click here to know why.
If you are still unsure, flip the strip. On the back, under composition, you will find the exact ingredients inside your pill. So next time you buy medicine, ask for it by its generic name. It’s the same treatment, minus the supply chain markup.
Where Can I buy Generic Medicines from?
Whether you choose a branded medicine or a generic one, one thing is certain: price does not guarantee quality. That is where SayaCare comes in. Every medicine listed on our platform is tested before it makes it to their website, ensuring what you get is both safe and effective. And by bypassing traditional supply chains, we are able to offer medicines at discounts of up to 80%, delivered right to your doorstep.
Conclusion
What is inside your pill matters, but so does knowing how to read the strip it comes in. For too long, patients have paid more for less, mistaking branding for better care. But the truth sits quietly in small print- the same salt, the same effect, just without the markup. Understanding your medicine is not just about saving money, it is about reclaiming control. And once you know how to spot what really matters, you will never waste your money on branded medicines again.
Mahak Phartyal completed her bachelor's in pharmacy from Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University. She previously worked as a Medical Writer at Meril Life Sciences, where she wrote numerous scientific abstracts for conferences such as India Live 2024 and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). During her college years, she developed a keen research interest and published an article titled “Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Physicochemical and Fluorescence Analysis of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and Syzygium cumini Leaves.”
Mahak Phartyal completed her bachelor’s in pharmacy from Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University. She previously worked as a Medical Writer at Meril Life Sciences, where she wrote numerous scientific abstracts for conferences such as India Live 2024 and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). During her college years, she developed a keen research interest and published an article titled “Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Physicochemical and Fluorescence Analysis of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and Syzygium cumini Leaves.”
