How much does a box of Bedaquiline cost and where can I buy it?

Bedaquiline is a drug used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis. It belongs to the diarylquinoline antimycobacterial drugs and has significant efficacy, but the price is relatively high, so it imposes a large economic burden on patients.

In China, bedaquiline has been included in the medical insurance as part of the treatment of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis, especially bedaquiline fumarate tablets. The common specification is 100mg*24 tablets per box. According to the latest market price, bedaquiline sells for about 10,000 yuan. Although this price may be reduced under domestic medical insurance reimbursement, for many patients, the cost of the drug is still an important consideration. In addition, bedaquiline is commonly purchased in hospitals, usually through formal channels, such as major hospital pharmacies and through doctor's prescription.

In overseas markets, the price of bedaquiline fluctuates greatly. Especially in countries such as Russia, the price of bedaquiline is relatively high, and the price of 188 tablets of 100 mg may be as high as 14,000 yuan (the specific price may fluctuate due to exchange rates and other factors). This has led some patients to choose to purchase their medicines from other countries, although the prices of these medicines may fluctuate.

As the international demand for bedaquiline increases, many countries have begun selling generic versions of bedaquiline. The quality of generic drugs is basically the same as the original drugs, but the price is more affordable. For example, a box of 188 100mg tablets of a generic bedaquiline drug produced by an Indian pharmaceutical factory is priced at about more than 2,000 yuan, which is much cheaper than the original drug. Although generic drugs are cheaper, patients still need to purchase them through formal drug channels to ensure the quality and safety of the drugs.

In short, the selling price of bedaquiline varies in different regions, and patients should choose the appropriate purchasing channel based on their own economic situation and local drug prices.

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