Introduction
A Bengaluru-based pharma-tech startup set out to launch a pan-India drug price comparison platform focused on affordability and access. To power this mission, they needed structured, real-time data from India’s top e-pharmacies. ArcTechnolabs delivered pre-scraped pricing datasets and also supported Web Scraping Pharma Review Data, enabling the startup to provide pricing transparency, alternative drug suggestions, and genuine user feedback—all integrated into a seamless, user-first experience.
Client Overview
A health-tech startup based in Bengaluru wanted to launch a pan-India medicine price comparison platform focused on affordability, accessibility, and transparency. Their goal was to help users compare drug prices, availability, and alternatives across top Indian online pharmacies like 1mg, NetMeds, PharmEasy, and Apollo 24|7. However, they lacked a reliable and scalable method to collect and standardize real-time medicine pricing data across platforms.
The Challenge
The pharma startup encountered multiple challenges in building a reliable comparison platform. Drug names varied significantly across platforms, with inconsistencies between generic and brand labels. Prices changed frequently due to promotions, offers, and discounts, making it hard to maintain accuracy. Medicine availability fluctuated by city and pin code, complicating fulfillment predictions. There was no structured access to key data such as MRP, net price, and stock levels. Additionally, the startup lacked a system to track alternative generics and drug substitutes. Most importantly, they had no access to Pharma Review Datasets, limiting their ability to showcase genuine user feedback and ratings—critical for building trust with end-users. They needed a pre-scraped, normalized drug pricing dataset that was continuously updated and could plug directly into their platform.
ArcTechnolabs Solution:
ArcTechnolabs delivered an API-ready, India-wide pharma pricing dataset aggregated from top online pharmacies like Tata 1mg, NetMeds, PharmEasy, and Apollo 24|7. This comprehensive feed includes key data points such as brand and generic drug names, manufacturer details, strength and dosage forms, MRP, sale price, and discount percentages. It also covers availability by pincode, substitute drugs, delivery times for urban and rural areas, and prescription requirements—empowering the startup to offer accurate, real-time pricing and enhance user experience across India.
Sample Dataset Output
| Drug Name | MRP | Net Price | Platform | Manufacturer | Available (110001) | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolo 650 | ₹25.00 | ₹21.50 | 1mg | Micro Labs | Yes | Paracetamol 650 |
| Ecosprin 75 | ₹12.50 | ₹10.00 | NetMeds | USV Ltd. | Yes | Aspirin 75mg |
| Augmentin 625 | ₹180.00 | ₹162.00 | PharmEasy | GSK | No | Amoxicillin + Clavulanic |
| Shelcal 500 | ₹85.00 | ₹70.00 | Apollo | Elder Pharma | Yes | Calcium + D3 |
App Features Powered by ArcTechnolabs
- Price Comparison across multiple pharmacies
- Generic Drug Recommendations with savings insight
- Availability Tracker by user location
- Smart Cart Redirection to pharmacy partner pages
- Prescription-Free Drug Filters
Client Testimonial
"ArcTechnolabs gave us more than just data—they provided the foundation for our entire pricing strategy. Their pre-scraped drug price datasets from India’s leading e-pharmacies helped us launch quickly with reliable, real-time pricing and availability. The drug name normalization and location-based availability features were game changers, enabling us to offer meaningful savings and alternatives to our users. Within two months, we saw significant user growth and improved engagement. ArcTechnolabs is a vital partner in our journey to make medicines affordable and accessible."
— Founder & CEO, India-based Pharma-Tech Startup
Conclusion
ArcTechnolabs played a critical role in helping a pharma-tech startup scale nationally by offering accurate, real-time drug pricing datasets from top online pharmacies in India. The startup not only went to market quickly but also built features that empowered users to save money and make informed medicine choices—all powered by the data backbone delivered by ArcTechnolabs.
