↩️ Return & Exchange Policy
Medicines generally cannot be returned for safety reasons. Here are the exceptions.
Last updated: 13 May 2026
1. Medicines Can't Be Returned (General Rule)
- For health and safety reasons.
- Medicine integrity cannot be verified after dispatch.
- Storage conditions cannot be verified.
- Opened medicines cannot be resold.
- Health-authority regulations forbid it.
- Pharmacy regulations forbid it.
- NO RETURNS OF MEDICINES (general rule).
- Health safety is the priority.
2. Exceptions — These CAN Be Returned
- Wrong medicine sent.
- Defective or damaged packaging.
- Expired medicine.
- Counterfeit medicine.
- Non-delivered items.
Contact the pharmacy immediately. The pharmacy handles the exchange. Proof is required.
3. If Wrong Medicine Sent
- Contact the pharmacy immediately.
- Report the discrepancy.
- DON'T consume the wrong medicine.
- The pharmacy sends the correct medicine.
- Or the pharmacy refunds.
- NOT Lowpill's responsibility.
- The pharmacy handles the exchange.
4. If Medicine Is Expired
- Contact the pharmacy immediately.
- DON'T use the expired medicine.
- The pharmacy replaces with fresh stock.
- No health risk is acceptable.
- The pharmacy is responsible.
- Report if you received expired medicine.
5. If Counterfeit
- Report to the pharmacy immediately.
- Report to health authorities.
- The pharmacy investigates.
- The pharmacy refunds or replaces.
- DON'T use counterfeit medicine.
- Pharmacy liability.
- This is a serious matter.
6. Refund for Quality Issues
- Defective — pharmacy refunds.
- Damaged — pharmacy refunds.
- Expired — pharmacy refunds.
- Wrong item — pharmacy refunds.
- Contact the pharmacy directly.
- NOT through Lowpill.
- The pharmacy handles it.
7. Return Process (Steps)
- Step 1: Contact the pharmacy.
- Step 2: Describe the issue.
- Step 3: The pharmacy authorizes the return.
- Step 4: Send the item back (if required).
- Step 5: The pharmacy processes the refund.
- Timeline: varies by pharmacy (usually 5–7 days).
8. Return Shipping
- The pharmacy may arrange pickup.
- You may need to arrange shipping.
- Check with the pharmacy.
- Shipping cost varies.
- The pharmacy covers cost if it is the pharmacy's error.
9. Refund Timeline
- Pharmacy acknowledges request: within 1–2 business days.
- Pharmacy approves refund: within 3–5 business days after receiving the returned item.
- Refund issued to original payment method.
- Bank credit appears within 5–10 business days.
- UPI or wallet refunds usually appear within 24–72 hours.
- Razorpay handles the refund transaction.
- You will receive an email and SMS when the refund is processed.
10. If a Dispute Arises
- Step 1: Try to resolve directly with the pharmacy's customer support.
- Step 2: If unresolved, raise a grievance with our Grievance Officer.
- Email: help@lowpill.com — response within 7 days.
- Step 3: Escalate to the National Consumer Helpline (1915) if needed.
- Step 4: File a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act if needed.
- Keep proof of purchase, invoices and pharmacy communication.
- Lowpill will provide referral and transaction logs to support the investigation.