What is the price of the Lao version of daprestat? How does it compare to the price of other versions?

Daprodustat is a drug used to treat anemia, mainly in patients with chronic kidney disease. This drug promotes the production of red blood cells by mimicking the effects of erythropoietin. Although the original drug of dapostat is not yet on the market in China and is not covered by medical insurance, it is already available in the international market, especially some generic versions.

Price of the Lao version of daprostat: The generic version of daprostat produced by Laos Lucius Pharmaceutical Company has begun to be sold in the international market. The specifications of this version of dapostat are 1mg*100 tablets, and the price per box is about 400 more than RMB. Compared with the original drug, the Laotian version is much cheaper and more cost-effective, so it has become the choice of many patients.

Price of the original drug: In overseas markets, the price of the original drug of dapoxostat is usually higher. The common specifications are 1mg*30 tablets or 2mg*30 tablets, etc. The price is about US$100 to US$500. The specific price varies according to the region and drug specifications. Since original drugs use complex production processes and are usually produced by well-known pharmaceutical companies, they are more expensive.

Price comparison: From a price perspective, the price of Lao generic drugs is significantly lower than that of original drugs. For example, the price of the Lao version of 1mg 100 tablets is about 400 RMB, while the price of the original version of 1mg 30 tablets may cost several hundred dollars. This makes generic drugs a more affordable option for patients on a budget, especially those with chronic conditions who need to take the drug over a long period of time.

Although the price of the original drug of daprostat is relatively high and has not yet been launched in China, by purchasing the Lao version of the generic drug, patients can obtain the same therapeutic effect at a more economical price. Considering that dapoxostat has not yet been included in domestic medical insurance, the popularity of generic drugs gives it a clear advantage in price, making it an affordable choice for patients to treat anemia.

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