Where can I buy obeticholic acid tablets from regular sources?

Obeticholic acid (Obeticholic acid) is a targeted treatment drug for cholestatic liver disease. It is currently mainly suitable for patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), especially those who have poor response or intolerance to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). Due to its special mechanism of action and clear target, obeticholic acid has gradually been incorporated into clinical use around the world. However, in mainland China, the drug has not yet been approved for marketing by the State Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, it cannot be obtained through conventional channels in domestic hospital pharmacies or retail pharmacies. It has not been included in the medical insurance catalog, and the relevant selling price has not yet been announced.

For patients with clinical needs, the current ways to obtain obeticholic acid are mainly through overseas channels. Its original drug was developed and put on the market by the American company Intercept Pharmaceuticals. The common specifications are 5mg and 10mg tablets, usually packaged in units of 30 tablets. The higher price of original drugs undoubtedly poses a greater financial burden to patients undergoing long-term treatment, prompting many patients and their families to start paying attention to more accessible alternatives.

It is worth noting that generic drugs of obeticholic acid have been put into production and entered the market in many developing countries. The more representative generic drug manufacturers include ASEAN Pharmaceuticals in Laos, Beacon Pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh, and Mylan Pharmaceuticals in India. These pharmaceutical companies have a high reputation in the field of international generic drugs. The generic version of obeticholic acid they produce is consistent with the original drug in terms of ingredients, dosage and preparation form, and they have accumulated certain experience in clinical use. Although generic drugs have not undergone the same level of clinical verification as original drugs in all countries, their prices are significantly lower than original drugs, making them an important choice for many patients with limited economic conditions.

Reference materials:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obeticholic_acid