How much does Tofacitinib cost?

Tofacitinib (Tofacitinib is available as film-coated tablets and extended-release tablets, as well as a liquid formulation that can be taken orally twice daily and is currently only available by prescription. Tofacitinib belongs to a group of drugs called Janus kinase inhibitors, which are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissues) that causes joint pain and damage. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of joint inflammation often associated with psoriasis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine. Tofacitinibworks by blockingJanus kinase, thereby reducing inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Tofacitinibhas been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. The common specification is tofacitinib citrate tablets. The price paid by medical insurance is relatively cheap, butthe reimbursement ratio is different in different regions, and the price after reimbursement will be different. Overseas, there are also generic drugs of tofacitinib produced in other countries. The price of 5mg*60 tablets produced by Bangladesh Yaopin International is around RMB 300, and the price of 11mg*30 tablets is around RMB 300. 0 RMB (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The price of 5mg*60 tablets produced by Bangladesh Isida Pharmaceutical Factory is around 300 RMB (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The ingredients of domestic original drugs and foreign generic drugs are basically the same.