An American woman living in India has gone viral after comparing the cost of medicines in the United States and India, calling the difference shocking. In an Instagram video titled "Indian vs American Healthcare," Liz claimed that Americans are paying far too much for essential medicines while similar treatments are available in India at a fraction of the price.
Liz explained that her aunt has a type of blood cancer and takes a medicine called Revlimid. According to her, a single branded pill in the United States costs about USD 900. Curious about the Indian price, she checked online and found that generic versions of the same medicine are available in India for as little as USD 0.30 to around USD 3 per pill, depending on the manufacturer and dosage.
Surprised by the huge difference, Liz said that affordable medicines are one of India's biggest strengths. She argued that India's healthcare system allows many people to buy essential treatments at much lower prices, while patients in the United States often face extremely expensive medical bills even for necessary medications. She described the situation in America by saying people were "being robbed" because of the high cost of healthcare.
Her video quickly attracted attention online, receiving more than 772,000 views and hundreds of comments. Many social media users agreed with her observations. Some said American regulators should do more to reduce medicine prices, while others praised India for offering affordable generic medicines. Several people also pointed out that government hospitals in India provide many treatments at very low cost or even free for eligible patients.
One user commented that whenever they visit India, they buy generic medicines because they are much cheaper than in Europe. Another suggested that some Americans could save money by traveling to India for treatment, saying that even after paying for flights and staying for several days, they might still spend less than purchasing the same medicines in the United States.
Liz is not the first American to highlight this issue. Earlier, another woman named Victoria shared a similar experience after purchasing a medicine in India for only USD 25 that reportedly cost around USD 1,000 in the United States. She explained that her health insurance refused to cover the medicine, leaving her with an enormous bill. Eventually, she was advised to buy the medication directly from an Indian manufacturer.
Victoria criticized the American healthcare system, calling it a scam and questioning why patients have to pay such high prices for essential medicines. Her experience, along with Liz's viral video, has sparked renewed discussions about the large differences in medicine pricing, healthcare costs, and access to affordable treatment between countries. Many online users said these comparisons show how important affordable generic medicines can be for patients around the world.
