Pharmacies

Drug stores or chemists as you know them and medical shop as most Indians will understand it, are easy to locate anywhere you go. Many major global drug manufacturers have been in India for a long time and include Wockhardt, Pfizer, Cipla, Glaxo Smithline and Indian majors like Ranbaxy and Dr.Reddy among others, so be assured of quality.

Hospitals and bigger nursing homes have 24 hour pharmacies in their premises and you will surely find one close by, should the need arise. Many states in India require chemists to ask for a prescription before they dispense, so please carry them along. You may also bring your regular medication with you.

If you have a known medical history, please carry copies of your medical records. Lone travelers are advised to hand over a copy of their medical history to the reception desk at hotels where they check in. In the event of an incident, the staff could hand it over to the consulting doctor thus saving precious time.