Medicine price per tablet:
total price ÷ count

How to work out the price per tablet

Divide the pack price by the number of tablets. A strip of 10 tablets at ₹85 costs ₹8.50 each, and a bottle of 60 at ₹420 costs ₹7 each. The Medicine Price Per Item calculator needs the total price and the quantity.

This is only a price comparison. It says nothing about dose, strength or which product suits you. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's advice on what to take and how much.

The price per tablet formula

Chart: comparing packs

Larger packs are not always cheaper. The last row shows a bottle that costs more per tablet than a small strip.

Comparing like with like

Only compare products that are the same medicine at the same strength. A pack with a higher strength costs more because each tablet does more, so the per-tablet price alone cannot decide which is better value.

Check whether a generic and a branded product have the same active ingredient and strength by asking the pharmacist. Do not switch products or change how much you take because of a price calculation.

Buying tips for comparing packs

Only the price is being compared here. A pharmacist can tell you whether two packs contain the same medicine at the same strength, and whether a larger pack suits how long you need it.

A pack that is cheaper per tablet is not good value if some of it expires before you use it. Look at the expiry date and the number of tablets you expect to need before choosing a bigger pack.

Keep receipts or note the price per tablet when you buy repeat items. A quick division on each purchase helps you notice when a price has changed. If a price seems unusually low or high, check with the pharmacy rather than guess.

Never share, split or stretch a prescription to save money. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if cost is a problem.

Common mistakes when comparing medicine prices

• Comparing different strengths as if they were the same product.
• Counting strips instead of tablets. Use the tablets inside the pack.
• Buying a large pack that will pass its expiry date before you finish it.
• Using price as a reason to change how much medicine you take. This is a price tool, not medical advice.