What are the genuine purchasing channels for pomalidomide?

Pomalidomide, a drug used to treat multiple myeloma (MM) and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), inhibits the growth of cancer cells by stimulating the immune system. Access to pomalidomide is important for patients, especially when the price of the drug is high. The following are common purchasing channels for pomalidomide:

1. Domestic pomalidomide:

At present, domestic pomalidomide has been launched in the Chinese market and has been included in medical insurance. The price of pomalidomide in China is relatively high, especially when there is no medical insurance reimbursement, and patients need to pay higher costs. The specific price after medical insurance reimbursement will vary according to the policies of different regions and hospitals, so patients need to consult the local hospital pharmacy to understand the final reimbursement price. Purchasing through medical insurance can significantly reduce the financial burden on patients, especially for patients who require long-term treatment.

2. Purchase channels for original research drugs:

Currently, the original drug of pomalidomide has not yet been launched in the Chinese market. Therefore, if patients need to purchase original drugs, they usually need to choose through overseas purchasing channels. Common purchasing methods include international pharmaceutical agents, overseas pharmacy websites, and some cross-border e-commerce platforms. It should be noted that when purchasing original drugs, you should ensure that the source of the drugs is formal to prevent buying fake or expired drugs.

3. Laos imitation version:

In addition to domestically produced pomalidomide and the original drug, the Laotian generic version of pomalidomide is also a common choice. The ingredients of generic drugs in Laos are the same as those of original drugs, but the price is relatively low, generally around more than 300 yuan (the price may change due to exchange rate fluctuations). Because its price is relatively affordable, some patients choose to purchase it through cross-border e-commerce platforms. Although the efficacy of generic drugs is similar to that of original drugs, when purchasing, you need to pay attention to the quality of the product and whether it meets the drug safety standards of the relevant countries.

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Pomalidomide, purchase channels, domestic drugs, original drugs, generic drugs, medical insurance, cross-border e-commerce

Reference materials:https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1262/smpc