Does enzalutamide (enzalutamide) have an original version and price introduction?

Enzalutamide, also known as enzalutamide, is an oral androgen receptor inhibitor that is widely used to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC). The drug was originally developed by Astellas and Pfizer. It has been launched in many countries around the world, including mainland China. Its efficacy is stable and it is regarded as one of the important drugs for endocrine treatment of prostate cancer.

In China, enzalutamide has been successfully launched and included in the national medical insurance directory, which has reduced the financial burden for some patients. However, even if included in medical insurance, the price of the drug is still relatively high. According to public channels, its common specifications are 40mg tablets, and each box sells for about 4,500 yuan. Since the reimbursement ratios and methods of medical insurance vary from place to place, the actual price must be subject to the settlement of the hospital pharmacy or medical insurance department.

In addition to the original drug marketed in China, there are also multiple versions of enzalutamide available abroad. Taking Turkey as an example, the price of its original drugs is relatively higher, with the price of a box reaching about 15,000 RMB. This is mainly due to the production cost and brand premium of the original drugs. This type of original drug is mainly suitable for patients who are highly dependent on the original brand or have strict requirements on drug stability.

At the same time, there are also many generic versions of enzalutamide available in overseas markets, especially generic versions launched by pharmaceutical factories in Laos and India. The price of these generic drugs is obviously more affordable, ranging from more than one thousand yuan to several thousand yuan, and they are basically the same as the original drugs in terms of drug ingredients, dosage and usage, making them suitable for patients with greater financial pressure. When purchasing, you should pay attention to choosing formal and legal channels to ensure the quality and efficacy of drugs.

Reference materials:https://www.drugs.com/