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Living with a condition Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/blood-pressure-medicines-why-not-skip https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/blood-pressure-medicines-why-not-skip 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. Living with a condition Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/monsoon-health-bengaluru-medicines-to-keep-at-home https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/monsoon-health-bengaluru-medicines-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. Everyday care Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/how-to-check-medicine-is-genuine https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/how-to-check-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. Know your medicines Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/why-pharmacies-sell-below-mrp https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/why-pharmacies-sell-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. Know your medicines Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/generic-vs-branded-medicines-same-salt https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/generic-vs-branded-medicines-same-salt 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. Know your medicines Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/online-doctor-consultation-e-prescription-valid-india https://medmatepharmacy.com/blog/online-doctor-consultation-e-prescription-valid-india How teleconsultations work under India’s Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, what makes an e-prescription valid, and which medicines cannot be prescribed online. 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