Dr Chandrakant Lahariya

Dr Chandrakant Lahariya is a medical doctor with an unusual distinction: he prefers not to prescribe medicines unless absolutely necessary. He spearheads the “Pill-Free Movement,” an initiative to help people reclaim their health and reduce dependence on prescription pills. His approach blends modern medicine, human physiology, thoughtful interpretation of scientific evidence, and time-tested traditional wisdom. Someone once remarked that he is among India’s most widely published and widely read medical doctors. Chances are, you have encountered his writings, even if his name escapes your memory. His latest book, Pill-Free: You Don’t Need Everything You Have Been Prescribed (Penguin Random House India, 2026), captures his philosophy. He lives in New Delhi, India.