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π¦ Orders
How do I place an order on Doctor Chemist?βΌ
To place an order: 1) Search for your medicine or product. 2) Add it to cart. 3) Upload your prescription if required. 4) Choose your delivery address and slot. 5) Select a payment method and confirm. Your order will be confirmed instantly via SMS and email.
Can I modify or cancel my order after placing it?βΌ
You can cancel an order within 15 minutes of placing it if it hasn't been processed yet. To cancel, go to My Account β My Orders β Cancel Order. Once the order is packed or out for delivery, cancellation may not be possible. Contact our support team on 1800-XXX-XXXX for urgent modifications.
How do I track my order?βΌ
Track your order in real-time through: 1) My Account β My Orders β Track. 2) The SMS/WhatsApp tracking link sent after dispatch. 3) Our Order Tracking page using your order ID. You'll get live location of your delivery agent once out for delivery.
What is the minimum order value for free delivery?βΌ
Delivery is FREE on all orders above βΉ499. For orders below βΉ499, a small delivery fee of βΉ35 applies. Express delivery (2-4 hours) is free for orders above βΉ999. Same-day delivery orders get priority processing.
π Medicines & Products
Are the medicines on Doctor Chemist genuine?βΌ
100% Yes. All medicines are sourced directly from licensed manufacturers and authorised distributors. We are a CDSCO-licensed pharmacy (Lic. No: PH-MH-XXXX). Every product is verified for authenticity before dispatch. We never sell expired, counterfeit, or tampered products.
Can I order prescription medicines without a prescription?βΌ
No. As per Indian pharmacy regulations, Schedule H and H1 drugs require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. You must upload your prescription during checkout. Our pharmacist verifies it before dispensing. This is for your safety.
What if a medicine is not available on the website?βΌ
If a medicine is not listed, you can: 1) Use the Search bar and click "Request Medicine". 2) Contact us on WhatsApp/phone β we'll try to source it. 3) Upload your prescription and our pharmacist will arrange it. We add new products daily.
π Prescriptions
How do I upload my prescription?βΌ
Uploading is easy: 1) Click "Upload Prescription" on the homepage or product page. 2) Take a clear photo of your prescription (all pages). 3) Upload JPEG/PNG/PDF (max 5MB). 4) Our pharmacist reviews it within 30 minutes and dispatches your order.
How long is a prescription valid?βΌ
As per Indian law: Non-narcotic medicines (Schedule H) β prescription valid for 6 months. Narcotic/psychotropic medicines (Schedule H1/X) β valid for 30 days only. We store your uploaded prescriptions securely for easy reorders.
Will my prescription data be kept private?βΌ
Absolutely. Your prescriptions and health data are encrypted and stored securely. We are HIPAA compliant and never share your data with third parties. Only our licensed pharmacists access prescription details β and only for verifying your order.
π Delivery
What are the delivery options available?βΌ
We offer three delivery options: Express (2-4 hrs) β available in metro cities, order by 8 PM. Same Day β order by 2 PM, delivered same evening. Standard (Next Day) β for all pincodes, delivered within 24-48 hours. Delivery slots can be chosen during checkout.
What cities do you deliver to?βΌ
We deliver to 500+ cities and 20,000+ pincodes across India. Express and Same Day delivery is available in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and 40+ other major cities. Enter your PIN code on any product page to check availability.
What happens if I miss my delivery?βΌ
If you miss a delivery attempt: 1) Our agent will try calling you. 2) They may leave the package with a neighbour/building security (with your consent). 3) A second delivery attempt is made the next day. 4) After 2 failed attempts, the order is returned and you'll be refunded.
π³ Payments & Offers
What payment methods are accepted?βΌ
We accept: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM), Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Rupay, Amex), Net Banking (50+ banks), EMI (No Cost EMI on cards above βΉ3,000), Wallets (Paytm, Mobikwik), and Cash on Delivery (βΉ25 extra).
How do I use a coupon code?βΌ
On the checkout page, look for the "Enter Coupon Code" field in the Order Summary section. Enter your code (e.g., FIRST20) and click Apply. The discount will be applied instantly. Only one coupon can be used per order.
Is it safe to pay online on Doctor Chemist?βΌ
Completely safe. We use 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions. We are PCI-DSS compliant. We never store your card details on our servers. All payments are processed through Razorpay β India's most trusted payment gateway.
π Returns & Refunds
What is the return policy?βΌ
We offer a 7-day return policy for: Damaged or defective products, wrong products delivered, expired medicines. We do not accept returns for: Opened medicine strips/bottles (for hygiene/safety), temperature-sensitive products, or products without original packaging. Prescription medicines cannot be returned once dispensed.
How long does it take to get a refund?βΌ
After return pickup/approval: UPI/Wallet β 1-2 business days. Credit/Debit Cards β 5-7 business days. Net Banking β 5-7 business days. Doctor Chemist Wallet β Instant. COD refunds are processed as bank transfers within 7-10 days.
π€ Account & Privacy
How do I create an account?βΌ
Click Sign Up and fill in your details. You can also register via Google or Facebook for faster sign-up. Verify your phone number with OTP and you're ready. You can also add your health profile for personalised medicine reminders.
What are Loyalty Points and how do they work?βΌ
Every βΉ100 spent earns you 2 Loyalty Points. Points can be redeemed at βΉ1 per point on future orders. New members get 200 welcome points. Gold members (2,000+ points) get 2x earning rate. Points expire after 12 months of inactivity.
How do I delete my account?βΌ
To delete your account, go to Account Settings β Scroll to bottom β Delete Account. Please note: all your order history, prescriptions, and points will be permanently deleted. If you have pending orders or active prescriptions, please complete them first. For assistance, contact support@doctorchemist.com.
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