How much does a bottle of Mitotane cost at Peking Union Medical College Hospital?

Mitotane, also known as Mitotane, is a chemotherapy drug mainly used to treat adrenocortical cancer. The drug has been officially launched in China, but due to its short time on the market, it has not yet been fully rolled out in pharmacies in some hospitals. The price is not fully transparent, and it has not yet been included in the national medical insurance directory. Take Peking Union Medical College Hospital as an example. As a well-known tertiary hospital in China, although it has the qualifications to introduce such special drugs, the long-term inventory and selling price of mitotane still need to be based on the information released by the hospital's pharmacy department or pharmacy at the time.

It is understood that mitotane sold in the domestic market is generally the original version of the drug, produced by foreign pharmaceutical companies and introduced through formal channels. Currently, if the original drug mitotane can be purchased at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, its specifications are usually 500mg/ tablets, and each bottle contains 100 tablets. However, since it has not yet been included in medical insurance, the price is often relatively expensive if patients purchase it at their own expense. Referring to the international market price, the price may be around 9,000 RMB or even higher. The actual price needs to be determined based on factors such as hospital procurement costs, distribution channels, and current exchange rates.

If patients cannot obtain the medicines they need at Peking Union Medical College Hospital or other large hospitals, they can also choose to purchase mitotane through overseas channels. At present, the more common versions of foreign original drugs include the European version and the Turkish version. The specifications are 500mg*100 tablets, and the price is roughly around 9,000 yuan. For patients with limited budget or long-term medication, they can also consider the Laotian generic version. The price is more affordable, about more than 2,000 yuan. The ingredients of the drug are basically the same as the original drug. However, when purchasing, you need to confirm that the channel is formal to ensure the quality and efficacy of the drug.

In short, the specific selling price of mitotane at Peking Union Medical College Hospital still needs to be directly consulted with the hospital pharmacy. For patients who need to purchase drugs, it is recommended to contact the hospital pharmacy department in advance to understand the inventory situation and prescription process. At the same time, weigh the differences in price and efficacy between original drugs and generic drugs, and make the most appropriate treatment choice under the guidance of a doctor.

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