Is Sotorasib available in China? Is it easy to buy?

Introduction: Sotorasib is a small molecule designed to bind to KRAS G12C, locking the protein in an inactive state and preventing it from sending signals that drive uncontrolled cell growth. The drug's targeting approach does not affect unmutated KRAS proteins. Patients should choose formal channels when purchasing and consult a doctor to ensure the authenticity and safety of the drug.

Sotorasib’s listing information in China

On April 29, 2022, was launched in Hong Kong, China. However, as of July 19, 2024, Sotorasib has not yet been launched in mainland China. As of February 2021, Sotorasib has been included as a "breakthrough therapy drug" by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC carrying KRAS G12C mutations who have received at least one systemic therapy in the past. Amgen and BeiGene have reached a cooperation to jointly develop Sotorasib in China.

How to purchase Sotorasib

1. Hospital pharmacies: Patients can purchase Sotorasib directly in hospitals in Hong Kong, China or the United States and other listed regions or countries. Hospitals usually have a pharmacy or drug supply department that can provide the medications patients need. Patients can purchase Sotorasib with a doctor's prescription and in accordance with hospital regulations.

2. Drug retail pharmacies: Sotorasib sales services may also be provided in retail pharmacies in countries or regions where Sotorasib is listed, including some large chain pharmacies and independent pharmacies. Patients can present their doctor's prescriptions to pharmacists and purchase the required drugs at these pharmacies.

3. Online pharmacies: With the popularity of the Internet, patients can purchase Sotorasib at online pharmacies. Patients are required to provide a doctor's prescription and choose a reputable online pharmacy. Before purchasing medications, make sure the pharmacy is licensed and certified.

4. Direct sales by pharmaceutical companies: Some pharmaceutical companies will directly sell the drugs they produce, and patients can purchase Sotorasib through the official channels of the pharmaceutical companies.

You can refer to the above several to purchase.

How to purchase generic Sotorasib drugs

Currently, generic drugs of Sotorasib are not yet available in the country, so patients cannot purchase them domestically and can purchase them through overseas purchasing channels. Foreign generic drugs are mainly Bangladeshi and Lao generic drugs. They can be purchased in hospitals or pharmacies in the countries where Sotorasib generic drugs are listed, or through domestic medical service institutions.