Affiliate Disclosure
Complete transparency about how Lowpill makes money.
Last updated: 13 May 2026
1. How We Make Money
- Commission from pharmacy referrals (3–10% depending on pharmacy).
- No additional cost to you.
- You pay the same price whether we refer you or not.
- Commission doesn't affect rankings or recommendations.
- Commission doesn't influence what we show you.
- This is how we stay free for users.
- Sustainable business model.
- Transparent disclosure.
2. Partnership Transparency
Our affiliate partners and indicative commission ranges:
- Tata 1mg — commission 5–8%.
- PharmEasy — commission 7–10%.
- Apollo Pharmacy — commission 3–5%.
- Netmeds — commission 4–7%.
- CueLinks network — commission 5–10%.
Commission rates vary by:
- Medicine category.
- Partner's program.
- Purchase amount.
- Promotional periods.
Average commission is 5–7%. We earn when you purchase through our links. You get the same price; the pharmacy gets a customer; we get commission.
3. Affiliate Link Disclosure
- Every pharmacy link is an affiliate link.
- Clear disclosure on every page.
- “Buy on [Pharmacy] →” = affiliate link.
- Links are marked.
- Referral tracking info is visible.
- The pharmacy tracks which click came from us.
- Transparent and industry-standard process.
4. Our Guarantee to You
Binding commitment
- We show ALL pharmacies fairly.
- Ranking by: Price (first), Rating (second), Delivery (third).
- NOT by commission.
- The cheapest option is always highlighted.
- No pharmacy pays for better placement.
- No ranking manipulation.
- You always see the lowest price first.
- We could show the expensive option for more commission. We don't.
- User trust > Commission — always.
5. Price Accuracy
- We show real, actual prices.
- Prices are not inflated to hide commission.
- You see the exact price before clicking.
- The price you see is your actual cost.
- Commission is hidden (pharmacy pays us, not you).
- No markup from us.
- No service fee from us.
- No commission charge to you.
- What you see = what you pay.
7. Your Privacy Protected
- We don't share personal health data with pharmacies.
- Only referral tracking: which medicine, not your health details.
- Affiliate data is hashed, anonymized and encrypted.
- Your health info is strictly protected.
- Your purchase history is not shared with pharmacies.
- Your personal data is only shared with your consent.
- Privacy policy applies and is strictly enforced.
- GDPR compliant where applicable.
8. Comparison Fairness
- All major pharmacies are shown.
- Not just affiliate partners.
- All pharmacies get fair representation.
- Rankings are purely by price / rating / delivery.
- No commission affects ranking.
- You get the complete picture.
- The best choice is highlighted.
- The cheapest is always visible.
9. Our Independence
- Commissions don't influence our reviews.
- We recommend what's best for you.
- User trust > Commission, always.
- We could manipulate for profit. We don't.
- We could recommend the expensive option for more commission. We don't.
- If the best deal has no commission, we still show it.
- Independence is our strength.
- User interest is our priority.
10. Affiliate Tracking Explained
- Tracking via URL parameters and cookies.
- Cookies are set by the pharmacy (not us).
- Attribution window: 30 days.
- You can disable cookies (this may affect functionality).
- Standard industry practice.
- Your privacy is protected — no health data is tracked.
- Commission tracking only.
11. Commission Breakdown
- 1mg: 5–8% (varies by category).
- PharmEasy: 7–10% (varies by category).
- Apollo: 3–5% (varies by category).
- Netmeds: 4–7% (varies by category).
- CueLinks partners: 5–10% (varies).
- These are typical ranges.
- Exact amount varies by medicine category.
12. How This Benefits You
- Free platform.
- Free price comparison.
- Free search.
- Free accounts.
- Free savings tracking.
- Free medicine information.
- Affiliate model keeps us free.
- No ads for free users.
- No premium required to compare prices.
13. Affiliate Partner Quality
- We only partner with licensed pharmacies.
- We verify pharmacy credentials.
- We check customer reviews.
- We ensure quality service.
- We validate delivery promises.
- We confirm medicine authenticity standards.
- We verify customer support.
- We ensure fair dealing.
14. If You Have Concerns
- Email: help@lowpill.com.
- We are happy to explain.
- Transparency is our commitment.
- Ask any questions.
- Response within 24 hours.
- Open to feedback.
15. Industry Standard
- All price-comparison sites use affiliates.
- 1mg and PharmEasy also use the affiliate model.
- Standard business model in India.
- Transparent disclosure (like we do).
- Sustainable model for free services.
- Standard practice in the industry.