How to buy Riflimab? A complete guide to regular hospital drug purchasing channels

From the perspective of indications, Retifanlimab-Zynyz is mainly used for two types of patients: one is metastatic or recurrent Merkel cell carcinoma(< span>MCC); the second one is patients with locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC), including patients who have just been diagnosed and have not yet received systemic treatment, who can be combined with carboplatin + paclitaxel as first-line treatment; and SCAC patients who have received platinum-based chemotherapy but whose disease has progressed or have poor tolerance. In addition, some clinical studies are evaluating whether Zynyz can be used in other PD-1 expressing cancer types and MSI-H subgroups, but the indications are currently not met.

As for purchasing channels, since it has not yet been launched in China, possible ways include:

1. Cross-border medical platform: Cooperate with pharmacies or hospitals with EU/FDA accreditation. After providing English pathology, imaging data and doctor's prescriptions, the overseas pharmacies will ship the goods and transport them through the GMP cold chain system. The platform usually provides full-process support, but the price is higher and requires lead time.

2. Purchase drugs overseas: Some Hong Kong medical institutions can issue prescriptions to qualified patients and purchase Zynyz at local pharmacies This method has relatively simpler procedures and is easier to familiarize with the operation. It is suitable for patients who want to take medicine in person or supervise on-site medication.

3. Patient organization assistance project: American pharmaceutical companyIncyte provides the "IncyteCARES" project to provide financial support and educational resources to American patients; however, it has not yet covered China, and some domestic tumor rights organizations are continuing to follow up and introduce support.

A special reminder is that when choosing any channel to purchase medicines, you should ensure that the medicines are genuine and that their storage and transportation comply with medical-grade cold chain requirements. Avoid ordering medicines from irregular sources on your own to avoid affecting efficacy or health. After purchase, it is necessary to closely cooperate with the oncologist for follow-up, monitor immune-related side effects, such as pneumonia, hepatitis, thyroiditis, etc., and conduct regular infusions and examinations according to the prescription.

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