Where can I buy midostaurin?

Midostaurin is a multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor mainly used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) associated with FLT3 mutations and advanced systemic mastocytosis and other diseases. Currently, this drug has not been officially launched in mainland China, so patients cannot purchase it directly through domestic hospitals or pharmacies. However, patients in need of treatment can still obtain the drug through regular overseas channels to ensure the legality and safety of the drug.

In overseas markets, the original drug of midostaurin is produced by Novartis (Novartis). Common versions include the European version, the Indian version and the Turkish version. The selling prices of different versions vary. Among them, the price of the European original research version is relatively high, and the price per box can be as high as more than 120,000 yuan, while the price of the Indian original research version is relatively affordable, about 20,000 yuan. In addition, the pricing of original drugs in the Turkish market is between the two, and patients can choose according to their own financial situation and access channels.

In addition to the original drug, a generic version of midostaurin has also been launched in the Indian market and has been approved for marketing by local regulatory authorities. The ingredients of these generic drugs are basically the same as those of the original drugs, and their efficacy is also similar. The common specifications are 25mg×28 capsules. The price is about 9,000 yuan. The price/performance ratio is obviously better than that of the original drug, and it is especially suitable for patients who need long-term medication. Although the price is more affordable, it is still recommended that patients use it under the guidance of a doctor and avoid changing drug brands or dosages without authorization.

If patients need to purchase drugs, they can obtain midostaurin through regular overseas drug purchasing platforms, cross-border medical service institutions or large overseas pharmacies. Be sure to ensure that the source of drugs is legal and safe to avoid purchasing counterfeit drugs or drugs of substandard quality that may affect the treatment effect. In actual practice, it is recommended that patients contact a qualified overseas drug service provider to purchase the drug after the doctor issues a prescription, and keep transaction records and drug instructions in preparation for customs clearance and subsequent medication follow-up.

Reference materials:https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a617033.html