1mg dispenses substitutes of medicines only if certain conditions in accordance with Drugs and Cosmetics Act of India, 1940 and Rules, 1945 are fulfilled.
- If it’s mentioned on the prescription
- OR If the doctor has prescribed the salt
- OR if the doctor has written on prescription that substitution is ok
1mg cannot dispense substitutes if your doctor prescribes a specific brand name on your prescription.
Example: “Telmisartan” is a generic name which is sold under brand names like Telma or Telvas. If your doctor has prescribed Telma then 1mg can only dispense Telma.
Note: To have greater control on the brand you wish to consume, please encourage your doctor to prescribe generic names on your prescription.