Where can I buy Vigabatrin/vigabatrin tablets? Pharmacy recommendation

Vigabatrin/vigabatrin tablets have not been officially launched in mainland China, and are not included in the list of approved drugs by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), nor are they included in the scope of medical insurance payment. Therefore, domestic public hospitals and pharmacies do not provide routine sales of this drug, and it is difficult for patients to obtain it through prescription in the local drug system. For patients who really need it, the main access methods include the following:

First of all, some cross-border medical service institutions and third-party international drug service platforms can help patients purchase overseas original versions of Vigabatrin through legal channels, such as the trade name of Sabril® in the United States.Sabril®. These platforms usually require patients to provide English prescriptions from professional doctors, medical records, and clear medication indications to meet relevant regulatory requirements.

Secondly, some international pharmacies or medical institutions in Hong Kong and Macao may be qualified to sell the drug, and some patients will choose to go to Hong Kong for medical treatment to obtain a prescription before purchasing the drug. In addition, some families will purchase medicines overseas through "importing them at their own expense" and then bring them back home for their own use, but they need to strictly follow customs and drug administration policies to avoid violating the law.

It is worth reminding that because Vigabatrin involves high-risk issues such as retinal toxicity, patients are not recommended to purchase or take the drug on their own. They should evaluate the risks and benefits under the guidance of a specialist neurologist or epilepsy diagnosis and treatment center doctor before deciding whether to use it.

For the sake of safety, it is recommended that patients choose an international pharmaceutical service agency with high credibility and certification to purchase medicines, and keep medication records and vision monitoring throughout the process. In addition, if the patient successfully purchases Vigabatrin through legal channels, detailed information such as the drug outer packaging, instructions, and batch number should also be provided to the attending doctor to ensure traceability of the entire treatment process and medication safety.

Reference materials:https://www.sabril.net/