• Revised MRP is now printed on medicine packs.
• Pharmacies cannot charge above the updated MRP.
• Consumers can check medicine prices through the Pharma Sahi Daam app.
• Department urges buyers to verify prices before making payments.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th Nov: The Department of Pharmaceuticals has outlined key changes for consumers purchasing medicines following the implementation of revised maximum retail prices (MRPs), making it easier for buyers to check prices and avoid overcharging.

In a post on X, the department said medicine packs now carry the revised MRP and pharmacies cannot charge consumers more than the updated price.

The department also advised consumers to verify medicine prices through the Pharma Sahi Daam mobile application before making payments.

According to the department, consumers should keep three points in mind while purchasing medicines:

Check the revised MRP: Look for the updated price printed on the medicine pack.

Avoid overcharging: Retailers cannot charge more than the revised MRP.

Verify before payment: Use the Pharma Sahi Daam app to check the applicable medicine price.

The advisory aims to improve price transparency and help consumers ensure that they are charged according to the revised rates.