Where can filgotinib be easily purchased and what are the channels?

Filgotinib is a JAK1 inhibitor mainly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis (UC). Currently, filgotinib has been marketed in many countries and regions, but it has not yet been approved in China, so patients’ purchase channels in China are relatively limited. Below are some common channels for purchasing filgotinib.

1. Domestic purchasing channels

At present, the original drug of filgotinib has not yet been launched in the Chinese market, so patients cannot purchase the drug domestically through formal channels. This means that there is currently no medical insurance reimbursement and regular pharmacies selling the drug in the domestic market. In China, if patients need to use filgotinib, they usually need to obtain it through other channels. Specific ways include purchasing drugs overseas or through cross-border e-commerce platforms, which sometimes provide legal drug purchasing services. However, due to China's strict supervision of drug imports, patients need to ensure the formality of the channels and the compliance of the drugs when purchasing.

2. Overseas purchasing channels

Abroad, filgotinib has been launched in many countries, especially in Europe and the United States. In these markets, patients can purchase filgotinib through local drug retailers, pharmacies, or online pharmacies. The European version of filgotinib is usually 200mg*30 tablets per box. Patients can purchase it through overseas pharmacy websites, international drug agents and other channels. It should be noted that since this drug is a prescription drug, patients need to provide a doctor's prescription when purchasing.

2. Laos generic drugs

In addition to the original drug, filgotinib also has generic versions. For example, the ingredients of filgotinib produced by generic drug factories in Laos are basically the same as those of the original drug, and the price is relatively affordable. The specifications of the Lao version of filgotinib are100mg*30 tablets per box. These generic drugs can usually be purchased through cross-border e-commerce platforms or drug purchase channels at relatively low prices, but the quality and compliance of the drugs need to be ensured when purchasing.

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Figotinib, purchasing channels, cross-border e-commerce, Laos generic drugs, overseas pharmacies, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis

Reference materials:https://scottishmedicines.org.uk/media/6244/filgotinib-jyseleca-final-august-2021-for-website.pdf