Question 1

What is MedScanner?

Accepted Answer

MedScanner is a free medicine price comparison tool. Search for any medicine and instantly see prices across 6 major Indian online pharmacies — PharmEasy, Truemeds, Medkart, 1mg, MedPlus Mart, and Apollo Pharmacy — so you can find the best deal without visiting each site manually.

Question 2

Is MedScanner free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. No account, no subscription, no hidden charges. Just search and compare.

Question 3

Does MedScanner sell medicines?

Accepted Answer

No. MedScanner only compares prices. When you click on a pharmacy link, you are taken directly to that pharmacy's website to complete your purchase. We have no involvement in the transaction.

Question 4

How accurate are the prices shown?

Accepted Answer

Prices are fetched directly from pharmacy websites and updated every hour for your pincode. However, they are indicative — the final price may vary due to ongoing offers, stock availability, or changes made by the pharmacy after the last update. Always verify the price, name, composition, and quantity of the medicine on the pharmacy's website before purchasing.

Question 5

How often are prices updated?

Accepted Answer

Prices are refreshed every hour for a given pincode. If you have just entered a new pincode, it may take a moment for the latest prices to load.

Question 6

Which pharmacies does MedScanner compare?

Accepted Answer

MedScanner currently compares prices across 6 pharmacies: PharmEasy, Truemeds, Medkart, 1mg, MedPlus Mart, and Apollo Pharmacy. We are working to add more pharmacies over time.

Question 7

Why do I need to enter a pincode?

Accepted Answer

Medicine prices and availability can vary by location. Entering your pincode ensures MedScanner shows you prices and stock relevant to your area, including any location-specific offers.

Question 8

Why is a medicine not showing up in search?

Accepted Answer

A medicine may not appear if it is currently out of stock across all pharmacies, not yet in our database, or listed under a different brand or generic name. Try searching by the generic name or the active ingredient. If you still can't find it, let us know via the contact page.

Question 9

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No. MedScanner works without any sign-up or login. Your pincode is saved locally in your browser so you don't have to re-enter it every visit.

Question 10

How do I report a wrong price or a bug?

Accepted Answer

Use our contact page to report incorrect prices, missing medicines, or broken links. We review every report and aim to respond within 2–3 business days.

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