阿那莫林怎么购买？

Anamorelin is a new, oral, selective ghrelin receptor agonist developed and produced by Japan's Ono Pharmaceutical Company. It is mainly used to treat cancer cachexia. Its purchase method is crucial to patients. This article will provide patients with comprehensive drug purchasing guidance from three aspects: purchasing channels, listing status, and price information.

How to buy Anamorelin

Since it is not yet available in China, patients need to obtain the drug through specific channels.

Hospital pharmacy channels

Anamorelin can usually be purchased in hospital pharmacies in listed countries. After the patient visits the hospital, the doctor will issue a prescription according to the patient's condition, and the patient can purchase Anamorelin directly at the hospital pharmacy.

Purchased in physical pharmacies

In physical pharmacies in Japan, Laos and other listed countries, it can be purchased with a prescription. Physical pharmacies usually have ready stock, and a doctor's prescription and passport and other identification documents are required.

Medical service institutions

Domestic professional cross-border medical service institutions can assist in completing the entire process of overseas medical treatment, prescription issuance and drug procurement. When selecting an institution, you need to verify its qualifications and confirm whether it has formal cooperative relationships with overseas hospitals.

When purchasing, you should be required to provide the original packaging, instructions and complete receipts of the medicine to ensure that the source of the medicine is formal and reliable.

The listing status of Anamorelin

Understanding the global listing status of Anamorelin will help determine the legal purchasing channels.

Japanese marketing information

In January 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approved anamulin for the treatment of cancer cachexia. The approval was based on data from multiple clinical trials demonstrating significant improvements in muscle mass and weight in patients.

Approval in other regions

In addition to Japan, a few countries such as Laos have also approved marketing. It is still under review by the US FDA and EU EMA and is expected to be approved within the next 2-3 years.

China Approval Progress

As of now, Anamorelin has not submitted a marketing application to the Chinese Food and Drug Administration and has not been marketed in China.

The listing situation directly affects legal purchase channels, and patients should pay attention to the latest approval developments in a timely manner.

The price of Anamorelin

The price of Anamorelin varies significantly depending on the place of origin and version. The price is for reference only.

Japan’s original drug price

The original drug produced by Japan’s Ono Pharmaceutical has a specification of 50mg*100 capsules, and a box price is about US$462. Calculated based on standard dosage, the monthly treatment cost is approximately US$1,386, and the annual treatment cost is approximately US$16,632.

Prices of generic drugs in Laos

The specifications of generic drugs produced by Lucius in Laos are 50mg*100 tablets, and the price of a box is about US$411. The price of generic drugs is lower than that of original drugs, and the annual treatment cost can be saved by about US$1,800.

The price of Anamorelin will change with market supply and demand and exchange rate fluctuations. It is recommended to make an appropriate choice after comparing prices through multiple channels.