Instructions on whether aprocitentan is available in domestic pharmacies and hospitals

Aprocitentan (aprocitentan) has not yet received marketing approval in China, so it cannot be legally purchased in local pharmacies and hospital pharmacies. This means that neither public hospitals, community hospitals, nor chain pharmacies have regular supplies of this drug, nor can they prescribe or sell this drug to patients. Therefore, if someone claims that certain pharmacies or hospitals in China can provide aprocitentan, they should remain highly vigilant to prevent the circulation of counterfeit drugs or illegal sales.

For patients who urgently need to use aprocitentan for antihypertensive treatment, you can currently consider importing the drug through regular overseas channels. Such channels should have legal qualifications, such as obtaining export licenses, complying with international transportation and storage standards, and being able to provide drug batch numbers and inspection certificates, etc. Importing through legal channels can minimize the risk of counterfeit drugs, but patients should also bear higher transportation, customs declaration, storage conditions requirements, and import costs.

In overseas markets, Laos has officially launched the imitation version of aprocitentan at a relatively low price. The latest information shows that a box only costs a few hundred yuan. This has led some patients to view it as an economical and viable alternative. However, even if you purchase it from Laos, you must confirm whether the supplier is legal, the drug packaging is complete, and the transportation process meets temperature control requirements. If it is purchased and used directly without strict identification, there will still be quality, safety and legal risks.

Generally speaking, if domestic patients currently need aprocitentan, the safest and compliant method is to go through legal overseas channels. Domestic hospitals and pharmacies cannot provide this drug. When choosing, be sure to confirm that the source of the medicine is regular, have complete batch numbers and compliance procedures, and use it in conjunction with the guidance of doctors and pharmacists. At the same time, you should understand import laws and regulations, transportation and storage conditions, and possible out-of-pocket costs in advance so that you can make an informed and prudent decision.

Reference materials:https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB15059