Refund & Return Policy

Fair, transparent, and compliant with Indian pharmacy regulations

Last updated: 29 July 2026

At Anshu Medicine Centre, your satisfaction and safety are our priorities. This policy explains when and how you can request a refund, return, or replacement.

Please read carefully: As a licensed retail pharmacy, we operate under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. These regulations restrict certain returns to ensure medicine safety and prevent adulteration.

1. Returns We Accept & Cannot Accept

Returns Accepted

  • Wrong medicine delivered
  • Damaged packaging or broken items
  • Expired products at delivery
  • Duplicate items shipped by mistake
  • Manufacturing defects in sealed products
  • Items with less than 3 months to expiry (if received unmarked)

Cannot Be Returned

  • Opened or partially used medicines
  • Prescription medicines correctly delivered
  • Refrigerated products once dispatched
  • Personal hygiene items (once seal broken)
  • Items reported after 48 hours of delivery
  • Products damaged by customer misuse
Once a medicine leaves our store and packaging is opened, we cannot re-dispense it. This is standard practice at all pharmacies and is required by law for your safety.

2. How to Request a Return or Refund

  1. 1
    Contact us within 48 hours Message us on WhatsApp (+91 77810 08157) or call as soon as you notice the issue.
  2. 2
    Share order details & photos Send your order date/time and clear photos showing the problem (damaged packaging, wrong medicine, etc.).
  3. 3
    Wait for our review Our team will get back to you within 24 hours with a decision.
  4. 4
    Return or receive replacement If approved, we will either arrange pickup or ask you to visit our store. Replacement or refund follows.

3. Refund Timelines & Methods

Once we approve a return and receive the item back (or verify the issue), your refund is processed as follows:

Payment Mode Refund Method Timeline
Cash on Delivery Cash or UPI to your number 3–5 business days
UPI Payment Same UPI ID 3–5 business days
Bank Transfer / Online Same bank account 5–7 business days
Refunds are processed at no extra charge to you. We do not deduct any handling or processing fees.

4. Order Cancellation

5. Order Modification

Need to change an item, quantity, or delivery address? WhatsApp us immediately. We'll accommodate changes before dispatch whenever possible.

6. Replacements

Where possible, we prefer replacement over refund. If the exact medicine is unavailable, we may offer:

7. Wrong Prescription Uploaded

If you upload the wrong prescription and we dispatch based on it, please notify us immediately. Once medicines are dispensed as per the given prescription, they cannot be returned. Please double-check before submitting.

8. Delivery Delays

We aim to deliver promptly but cannot guarantee specific times. Delays due to weather, traffic, road conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances are not grounds for refund. However, you may cancel any undispatched order at any time.

9. Non-Refundable Charges

Certain charges are non-refundable:

10. Grievance & Escalation

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may:

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Refund Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact for Refund Requests

Anshu Medicine Centre

Askuri Complex, Utri Sangat, Phulwarisharif, Patna, Bihar - 801505

WhatsApp: +91 77810 08157 (preferred for return requests)

+91 77810 08157 / +91 77830 34951

Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM — 10:00 PM