Practo vs 1mg Consultation: 11 Differences That Matter

5. Prescription issuance and e‑pharmacy ties

After a consult, how you get your prescription and medicines is a key difference. 1mg’s deep link to an e‑pharmacy makes it easy to move from an e‑prescription to ordering medicines and home delivery in one flow. That can be convenient for chronic-medicine refills or when you need same-day delivery for an acute prescription. Practo also issues e‑prescriptions and has integrations with labs and pharmacies, but its marketplace heritage places equal emphasis on booking tests and in-clinic appointments. For families who want a single-window experience—consultation plus guaranteed medicine delivery—1mg often feels tighter. For those who want to book diagnostic tests and in-person follow-ups alongside the consult, Practo’s ecosystem can be easier to use. Always check whether the app sends a clear e‑prescription and whether the prescription shows the doctor’s registration details; keeping the prescription is important for future visits or for legal records.