Is ruxolitinib cream included in domestic medical insurance? Is it reimbursable and what are the conditions for medical insurance reimbursement?
Ruxolitinib cream (Opzelura) has not yet been approved for marketing in China. Therefore, patients cannot purchase the drug through regular domestic channels. Since it is not listed in the domestic market, it is not included in China's medical insurance system. This means that patients need to purchase the drug themselves through overseas channels, usually through international drug platforms or purchasing agents.
In foreign markets, the original version of ruxolitinib cream is produced by Incyte and sells for about 10,000 yuan. In comparison, the imitation version produced by Bangladesh Yaopin International Company is more affordable, with a tube selling for about five to six hundred yuan. Although generic drugs have obvious advantages in price, their drug ingredients are basically the same as the original drugs, so they are a viable option for patients with limited financial conditions.
In short, ruxolitinib cream still needs to be purchased through foreign channels and cannot be reimbursed by domestic medical insurance. Patients need to carefully select the source of drugs when purchasing, ensure the legality and safety of the drugs, and budget the relevant costs, especially the price difference between original drugs and generic drugs.
Reference: https://www.opzelura.com/
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