Lowpill

Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before using Lowpill.

Last updated: 13 May 2026

1. ⚠️ Immediate Medical Disclaimer

Read this before going further

  • Lowpill is NOT a pharmacy.
  • Lowpill provides NO medical services.
  • Information is EDUCATIONAL ONLY.
  • NOT a substitute for doctor consultation.
  • Always consult a licensed healthcare provider BEFORE any health decision.

2. What We Are

Lowpill is a price comparison platform only.

  • We DON'T sell medicines.
  • We DON'T ship medicines.
  • We DON'T verify prescriptions.
  • We DON'T handle payments directly (Razorpay does).
  • We DON'T dispense medicines.
  • We DON'T provide healthcare services.
  • We are a digital marketplace connector between you and licensed pharmacies.

Contact for All Inquiries

For any questions, concerns, or requests about this website or our services:

Email: help@lowpill.com

Include in your email:

  • Your name and registered email.
  • Type of request: support, privacy, grievance, accessibility, or other.
  • Detailed description.
  • Any relevant information or documents.

Response time:

  • General support: within 24 hours.
  • Privacy or grievance requests: within 7 days for a detailed response.
  • Acknowledgment: immediate / within 24 hours.

We respond to every email. All communications are treated confidentially.

3. ⚠️ Critical Medical Warnings

Prescription requirement

  • Some medicines require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor.
  • Pharmacies verify prescription legality.
  • Don't buy medicines requiring prescription without a valid prescription.
  • It is illegal to dispense prescription-only medicines without prescription.
  • Your responsibility: obtain a valid prescription.

Self-medication warning

  • DON'T self-medicate.
  • DON'T diagnose yourself.
  • DON'T use someone else's prescription.
  • DON'T change dosage without your doctor.
  • DON'T stop medicine without your doctor.
  • ALWAYS consult a licensed doctor before any medicine.

Emergency warning

If this is an emergency, leave this site

  • Lowpill is NOT for medical emergencies.
  • In an emergency, call 102 (Ambulance) or 108 immediately.
  • Don't use our site during an emergency.
  • Don't delay emergency treatment.
  • Emergency conditions include: chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reaction, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, suspected overdose.
  • If life-threatening, call emergency services immediately.

Allergy & contraindication

  • You MUST report all allergies to the pharmacist.
  • You MUST report all existing medicines to the pharmacist.
  • You MUST report all medical conditions to the pharmacist.
  • Don't assume a medicine is safe without verification.
  • Pharmacist's responsibility: cross-check allergies and interactions.
  • Your responsibility: accurate health information.

Pregnancy & nursing

  • Pregnant women MUST consult a doctor before ANY medicine.
  • Nursing mothers MUST consult a doctor before ANY medicine.
  • Many medicines can cause birth defects.
  • Many medicines pass into breast milk.
  • Serious consequences are possible.
  • Doctor approval is MANDATORY.

Drug interactions

  • Different medicines may interact dangerously.
  • ALWAYS tell the pharmacist ALL medicines you take.
  • ALWAYS tell the pharmacist ALL supplements you take.
  • ALWAYS tell the pharmacist ALL herbal products you take.
  • Ask the pharmacist about interactions.
  • We DON'T check interactions — the pharmacist does.
  • Your responsibility: report all substances.

Specific condition warnings

  • Liver disease: consult doctor — dose adjustment may be needed.
  • Kidney disease: consult doctor — dose adjustment may be needed.
  • Heart conditions: consult doctor — dangerous interactions possible.
  • High blood pressure: monitor regularly, follow doctor exactly.
  • Diabetes: may affect blood sugar — monitor closely.
  • Cancer patients: may interact with cancer drugs — doctor approval REQUIRED.
  • Mental health conditions: serious side effects possible — doctor oversight REQUIRED.
  • Seniors: may need dose adjustment, higher side-effect risk.
  • Children: pediatric doses required, not for all medicines.
  • Addiction history: risk of dependency — doctor supervision REQUIRED.
  • ALWAYS consult a doctor for any condition.

Side effects

  • All medicines have side effects.
  • Report side effects to your doctor, not us.
  • We are NOT medical professionals.
  • Stop a medicine if you experience a severe reaction.
  • Call your doctor immediately for: severe allergic reaction, severe side effects, unexpected symptoms, worsening condition.
  • If severe, call 102 / 108 immediately.
  • Minor side effects usually disappear after a few doses.
  • Serious side effects: contact your doctor immediately.

Antibiotic resistance

  • Only take the prescribed amount.
  • Always complete the full course.
  • Don't skip doses.
  • Don't stop early.
  • Don't use someone else's prescription.
  • Helps prevent antibiotic resistance.
  • Important for public health.
  • Misuse creates superbugs.

Counterfeit medicines

  • Counterfeit medicines are DANGEROUS.
  • They can cause serious harm.
  • Only buy from licensed pharmacies.
  • We link to licensed pharmacies only.
  • Check packaging: hologram, batch number, expiry.
  • Report counterfeits to the pharmacy AND health authorities.
  • Lowpill is not liable for counterfeits — the pharmacy is liable.
  • Verify authenticity with the pharmacist.

Generic vs branded

  • Generic = medically equivalent to branded.
  • Substitution is NOT automatic.
  • You MUST consult your doctor about substitution.
  • Your pharmacist can suggest a generic.
  • Your doctor's prescription is final.
  • The price difference can be significant; quality is the same.
  • Don't assume it is a different medicine.

4. Affiliate Disclosure & Transparency

  • We earn commissions from pharmacy referrals (typically 3–10%).
  • Commission doesn't affect your price.
  • You pay the same whether we recommend the pharmacy or not.
  • Transparent commission model.
  • Partners: 1mg, PharmEasy, Apollo, Netmeds, CueLinks network.
  • All pharmacies are shown fairly.
  • The cheapest option is always highlighted.
  • No pharmacy pays for better placement.
  • Commission disclosure appears in every recommendation.
  • User trust > Commission — always.
  • We could manipulate rankings for profit. We don't — user safety first.

For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.

5. Pharmacy Liability & Responsibility

Lowpill is NOT the seller or the pharmacist.

Pharmacies are responsible for

  • Selling and dispensing medicines.
  • Delivery and logistics.
  • Refunds and returns.
  • Medicine quality and authenticity.
  • Prescription verification.
  • Customer service and dispute resolution.

Contact the pharmacy directly for

  • Delivery issues.
  • Refunds and returns.
  • Complaints and quality issues.
  • Disputes.

We are just the referral platform. The pharmacy's terms apply, not ours, for the actual purchase.

6. Liability Limits & Disclaimers

Maximum liability: the amount you paid Lowpill (which is typically zero, since the platform is free).

  • Use of the site is at your own risk.
  • Information is provided on a best-effort basis.
  • No guarantee of accuracy or completeness.
  • Prices are updated regularly but may be outdated at any moment.
  • No guarantee of product availability or delivery times.

We are NOT liable for

  • Pharmacy service failures.
  • Delivery delays or failures.
  • Wrong medicines sent.
  • Counterfeit medicines.
  • Refund issues.
  • Expired or damaged medicines.
  • Side effects or allergic reactions.
  • Drug interactions.
  • Health outcomes or medical complications.
  • Consequences of incorrect usage.
  • Consequences of ignoring your doctor's advice.

You assume ALL risk for health decisions. The pharmacy assumes responsibility for delivery and quality.

7. Prescription Verification Disclaimer

  • We DON'T verify prescriptions.
  • We DON'T check whether a prescription is valid.
  • We DON'T check whether the doctor is licensed.
  • Pharmacies verify, not us.
  • Your responsibility: ensure a valid prescription.
  • Pharmacist's responsibility: verify with the doctor if needed.
  • Don't use the service if your prescription is invalid.
  • The pharmacy will not dispense without a valid prescription.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions exactly.
  • The pharmacy has the final say on dispensing.

8. Surgery & Anesthesia Warning

  • Tell your doctor ALL medicines you take before surgery.
  • Some medicines must be stopped before surgery.
  • Anesthesia interactions are possible.
  • Recovery interactions are possible.
  • Critical disclosure is required.
  • Don't hide your medicine history.
  • Post-surgery: follow your doctor about resuming medicines.
  • Your doctor coordinates all medicines.

9. Driving & Operating Machinery

  • Some medicines cause drowsiness.
  • Don't drive if drowsy.
  • Don't operate machinery if drowsy.
  • Safety first.
  • Ask your pharmacist if it is safe to drive.
  • Ask your doctor if it is safe to drive.
  • If a medicine impairs judgement: don't use it before driving.
  • Your responsibility: assess your own safety.

10. Food & Diet Interactions

  • Some medicines need an empty stomach.
  • Some medicines need to be taken with food.
  • Grapefruit interactions can be dangerous with some medicines.
  • Calcium can block absorption of some medicines.
  • Alcohol interactions can be dangerous with some medicines.
  • Ask your pharmacist about food interactions.
  • Read the medicine leaflet for food requirements.
  • Take medicine exactly as instructed.

11. Substance Interactions

  • Alcohol interactions: dangerous with some medicines.
  • Drug interactions: different medicines may clash.
  • Herbal interactions: herbal products can interact.
  • Supplement interactions: vitamins and minerals can interact.
  • Tell your doctor about ALL alcohol use.
  • Tell your doctor about ALL drug use.
  • Tell your doctor about ALL herbal use.
  • Tell your doctor about ALL supplement use.
  • Don't hide substance use.

12. Vaccination Coordination

  • Some medicines may affect vaccination.
  • Tell your doctor before vaccines.
  • Timing adjustment may be needed.
  • Some live vaccines are incompatible with certain medicines.
  • Consult your doctor about vaccination while on medicine.
  • Vaccine effectiveness may be reduced.
  • Your doctor coordinates vaccine timing.

13. Clinical Trial Warning

  • Don't self-treat experimental conditions.
  • Clinical trials exist for research.
  • Ask your doctor about clinical trial participation.
  • Don't use Lowpill as treatment for experimental conditions.
  • Your doctor can guide you to appropriate trials.
  • Proper treatment vs. self-medication.

14. Multiple Doctor Coordination

  • If you see multiple doctors: tell EACH doctor about all your medicines.
  • This prevents dangerous interactions.
  • Doctor coordination is critical.
  • Each doctor needs the complete health picture.
  • Hiding information from one doctor is dangerous.
  • All doctors should know about each other.
  • Coordination prevents duplicate prescriptions.

15. Storage & Expiration

  • Store medicines as per the instructions on the package.
  • Temperature-sensitive medicines: store correctly.
  • Light-sensitive medicines: keep away from light.
  • Keep away from children — safety-critical.
  • Keep away from pets — toxic to animals.
  • Check storage instructions on the label.
  • Don't use expired medicines — they can be unsafe.
  • Proper disposal: pharmacies often take back expired medicines.
  • Don't throw medicines in the trash — environmental hazard.
  • Proper disposal is your responsibility.

16. Financial Hardship

  • If you can't afford a medicine: don't skip it.
  • Government assistance programs exist.
  • NGO medicine assistance programs are available.
  • Affordable-medicine schemes: ask the pharmacist.
  • Don't self-treat to save money.
  • Financial help is available.
  • The pharmacist can suggest affordable options.
  • Your doctor can guide you to assistance programs.

See our Financial Assistance resources.

17. Misinformation Warning

  • Don't believe unverified health claims.
  • Verify health info with a doctor.
  • Don't spread misinformation.
  • Report false medicine info.
  • Social media medical info is often wrong.
  • WhatsApp forwards are often inaccurate.
  • Trusted sources: doctor, pharmacist, official health authorities.
  • Always verify with a professional.

18. Vulnerable Population Warnings

  • Elderly persons: special care needed, higher side-effect risk.
  • Children: pediatric doses only, not all medicines appropriate.
  • Mental health conditions: doctor oversight REQUIRED, serious effects possible.
  • Addiction history: risk of dependency, doctor supervision REQUIRED.
  • Low-income individuals: assistance programs available, don't skip medicine.
  • Persons with disabilities: accessibility support available.
  • Professional guidance is CRITICAL.

19. Mental Health & Addiction Resources

If you are struggling, please reach out. Professional help is available; free and low-cost resources exist.

See Mental Health resources and Addiction Help for full information.

20. Offline Prescription Warning

  • You must have a written prescription.
  • The pharmacy will verify it.
  • Don't rely on a digital copy alone.
  • Physical verification is important.
  • The pharmacist may request the original.
  • This is a security feature.
  • It prevents fraud.

21. User Responsibility

  • Verify information with the pharmacy.
  • Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
  • Don't self-medicate.
  • You are responsible for your health decisions.
  • Check for allergies with the pharmacist.
  • Report side effects to your doctor.
  • Report contraindications to your doctor.
  • Monitor your health regularly.
  • Keep your doctor informed of all medicines.
  • Report accurate health information.
  • Don't hide anything from your doctor.
  • Follow medicine instructions exactly.

22. Prohibited Activities

  • No automated scraping.
  • No bots or automated tools.
  • No impersonation of pharmacies.
  • No posting false medicine information.
  • No harassing other users.
  • No posting illegal content.
  • No bypassing security measures.
  • No hacking attempts.
  • No marketing of competing services.
  • No spam or advertisements.

Consequences: account suspension, legal action, IP banning.

23. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Trademark: Lowpill is a brand operated by the Lowpill team.
  • Logo and content copyright: © Lowpill.
  • User-generated content: you retain rights and grant Lowpill a license to display it.
  • Don't reproduce our content without permission.
  • Don't modify our content.
  • Don't use our trademarks.
  • Don't claim ownership of our content.

24. Indemnification Clause

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lowpill, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates against third-party claims, lawsuits, damages, legal fees and defense costs arising from your use of the service or your violation of these terms.

25. Force Majeure

  • We are not responsible for: natural disasters, war, pandemic, or other acts of God.
  • Service interruptions caused by earthquake, flood, hurricane, or government action.
  • COVID-type events: not liable.
  • Government lockdown: not liable.
  • Infrastructure failure: not liable.

26. Entire Agreement

These are the complete terms. They supersede all previous agreements. No other agreements exist. This is the entire agreement between you and Lowpill.

27. Notice & Service of Process

  • Legal notices to: help@lowpill.com.
  • Subject line: "Legal Notice".
  • Include: full details, contact, remedy sought.
  • Physical address: Mysore, Karnataka, India.
  • Operated by Kiran Gowda (Sole Proprietorship).
  • Governing law: India. Jurisdiction: courts at Mysore, Karnataka.

28. Last Updated & Changes

  • Date: 13 May 2026.
  • Check this page regularly for updates.
  • We may update these terms at any time.
  • Changes are effective immediately.
  • Continued use of the service = acceptance.

Questions?

Email help@lowpill.com for any clarification.