Regular purchase channels for aprocitentan and instructions on how to obtain genuine drugs

Aprocitentan is a new endothelin receptor antagonist used to treat refractory hypertension. It mainly reduces peripheral vascular resistance by dual blocking ETA and ETB receptors, thereby achieving a stable antihypertensive effect. At present, the drug has not been officially launched in China, nor has it been included in the medical insurance catalog, so patients cannot purchase it directly through domestic hospitals or pharmacies. If there is a clinical need for drugs, they usually need to rely on compliant overseas drug purchase channels, which is currently a more feasible way.

In terms of formal purchasing channels, patients should give priority to legally qualified cross-border medical service institutions or overseas drug supply channels. Such channels can usually provide prescription assistance, drug source information and shipping services for drugs marketed overseas. According to the available information, a generic version of aprecitentan has been officially launched in Laos. Its drug ingredients are basically the same as the original drug, and the price is relatively low. The latest reference price is around a few hundred yuan, which significantly reduces the financial burden on patients.

When obtaining genuine drugs, focus on drug packaging, manufacturer and batch number information. Generic aprecitentan drugs provided through formal channels usually have clear English or local official labels, complete instructions, and traceable production information. Before purchasing drugs, patients can ask the other party to provide pictures of the actual drugs, manufacturer qualifications and circulation certificates, and avoid purchasing through private purchasing agents or online platforms from unknown sources to reduce the risk of buying fake or inferior drugs.

In general, since Aprocitentan (Aprocitentan) has not yet been launched in China, overseas formal channels are currently the main way to obtain the drug. Generic drugs in Laos are affordable and provide a realistic choice for patients with long-term treatment needs. It is recommended that patients use the drug under the evaluation and guidance of a doctor, and purchase the drug through formal and traceable channels to ensure drug safety and therapeutic effect, while avoiding neglecting drug quality and compliance issues due to low prices.

Keyword tags: aprecitentan, refractory hypertension, endothelin receptor antagonists, overseas drug purchase, Laos generic drugs, drug safety

Reference materials:https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/217686s000lbl.pdf