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Short, plain-language articles to help you buy, use and store medicines with confidence, and to help neighbourhood pharmacies sell online.
Know your medicines · Featured
How to read a doctor’s prescription: OD, BD, TDS and other abbreviations explained
What OD, BD, TDS, QID, HS, SOS, AC and PC mean on an Indian prescription, how to read 1-0-1, and the questions to ask before you leave the clinic.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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Prescriptions, delivery and getting the best price.
Ordering on MedMate
How to order prescription medicines online in Bengaluru
How ordering a prescription medicine online works in India, and how it will work on MedMate: a valid prescription, a pharmacist’s check, and a licensed pharmacy near you.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Ordering on MedMate
Medicine delivery in Bengaluru: what to expect
How fast medicines can reach you in Bengaluru, what affects delivery time and charges, and how to get medicines at home from a pharmacy near you with MedMate.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Ordering on MedMate
ABHA health ID: what it is, why it helps, and how to create one
A plain guide to the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA): what the 14-digit number does, how to create it with Aadhaar or a driving licence, and how consent-based sharing works.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Know your medicines
Salts, brands, labels, prescriptions and how to spot a fake.
Know your medicines
How to read a doctor’s prescription: OD, BD, TDS and other abbreviations explained
What OD, BD, TDS, QID, HS, SOS, AC and PC mean on an Indian prescription, how to read 1-0-1, and the questions to ask before you leave the clinic.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Know your medicines
Paracetamol 500 vs 650: what’s the difference, and which one should you take?
Dolo 650, Crocin, Calpol, Doliprane: the difference between paracetamol 500 mg and 650 mg, safe daily limits for adults, and when to see a doctor instead.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Know your medicines
How to check if a medicine is genuine
Seven simple checks to spot fake or tampered medicines: the pack, batch number, expiry, QR code, seal and bill, and why buying from a licensed pharmacy matters.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Know your medicines
MRP explained: why pharmacies can sell medicines below MRP
What the maximum retail price on a medicine pack means, how price controls work in India, and why the same medicine can cost less at one pharmacy than another.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Know your medicines
Generic vs branded medicines: what “same salt” means
Why two medicines with different names can contain the same active ingredient, how to read the composition on the pack, and when a substitute is appropriate.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Know your medicines
Online doctor consultation in India: is an e-prescription valid at a pharmacy?
How teleconsultations work under India’s Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, what makes an e-prescription valid, and which medicines cannot be prescribed online.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Living with a condition
Fever, diabetes, blood pressure: everyday, practical help.
Living with a condition
Your child has a fever at night: what to do, and when to see a doctor
A calm, practical guide for parents: how to check a child’s temperature, keep them comfortable, use paracetamol safely, and the warning signs that need a doctor right away.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Living with a condition
Living with diabetes: how to never run out of medicines, strips or insulin
A practical refill routine for diabetes: tracking tablets, test strips and insulin, storing insulin safely in Indian weather, and setting reminders for the whole family.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Living with a condition
Blood pressure medicines: why skipping doses matters, even when you feel fine
Why high blood pressure medicines work only when taken every day, what to do if you miss a dose, simple habits that help, and how to check your BP at home.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Everyday care
Storing medicines, seasons in Bengaluru and looking after the family.
Everyday care
Monsoon in Bengaluru: medicines and supplies to keep at home
A simple monsoon medicine kit for Bengaluru homes: fever, ORS, first aid and mosquito protection, plus the dengue warning signs every family should know.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Everyday care
Need medicine late at night in Bengaluru? Here’s what you can do
Practical options when you need medicines at night in Bengaluru: 24-hour pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, delivery apps, and the signs that mean go to emergency, not the chemist.
4 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Everyday care
How to store medicines at home the right way
Simple rules for storing tablets, syrups, insulin and eye drops at home in Indian weather, checking expiry dates and keeping medicines safe from children.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
For pharmacies
Selling medicines online as a neighbourhood chemist.
For pharmacies
How a neighbourhood pharmacy can sell medicines online in India
A practical guide for chemists: the ways to take orders online, what the rules expect, and how the MedMate Partner console gets your shop ready for online orders and 10-minute delivery.
4 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
For pharmacies
Documents you need to list your pharmacy online: a checklist
Drug licence (Form 20 and 21), GST, pharmacist registration and more: the documents a chemist needs to set up the MedMate Partner console and sell medicines online.
4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
For pharmacies
Schedule H, H1 and X drugs: a quick guide for pharmacists and pharmacy staff
What Schedule H, H1 and X mean on a medicine pack, what each needs before you dispense, the H1 register, and how to handle these orders when selling online.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
For pharmacies
How to reduce expiry losses in your pharmacy: 7 habits that actually work
Practical ways for chemists to cut expired and dead stock: FEFO, near-expiry alerts, smarter reorders, distributor returns and a monthly review.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
For pharmacies
GST billing for pharmacies: a simple guide for chemists
What a GST-ready pharmacy invoice needs, HSN codes, CGST/SGST versus IGST, input tax credit on purchases, and the returns to file, explained in plain words.
4 Oct 2026 · 5 min read