阿那莫林在中国上市了吗?好购买吗

Introduction: Anamorelin, also known as Anamorelin Hydrochloride, is a non-peptide, orally active, centrally permeable, selective ghrelin/growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR) agonist with appetite-enhancing and anabolic effects. It is currently developed by Helsinn Healthcare SA for the treatment of cancer cachexia and anorexia.

The listing status of Anamorelin in China

As of July 31, 2024, it has not been launched in China and cannot be purchased directly in domestic hospitals for the time being. On April 21, 2021, Japan's Ono Pharmaceutical announced the launch of Anamorelin 50mg tablets in Japan for the treatment of cancer cachexia in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and other malignant tumors, and it was officially launched in China.

How to purchase Anamorelin

1. Overseas purchase: Patients can purchase Anamorelin by going to countries where it is already on the market. Patients can go to Japan and after being treated in a Japanese hospital, they can purchase the drug directly in the hospital pharmacy.

2. Online pharmacies: Some online pharmacies may provide sales services for anamorelin. You can inquire whether you can buy anamorelin, and you must ensure the legality of the website and the authenticity of the medicine.

3. Medical service institutions: Patients can also purchase it through domestic professional medical service institutions. Especially when the drug Anamorelin is not yet on the market in China, these institutions can help patients purchase it from overseas legal channels.

4. Participate in clinical trials: If a domestic hospital is conducting clinical trials of anamorelin, patients can inquire whether they are eligible to participate in clinical trials, which may be one of the ways to obtain the drug.

5. Drug agents: Drug agents may sell Anamorelin. Patients can learn about purchasing channels through agents and choose agents with qualifications and good reputation.

When purchasing Anamorelin, be sure to choose formal channels to ensure the authenticity and quality of the drug, and follow the doctor's guidance and recommendations. If you have any questions about purchasing channels or drug quality, it is recommended to consult a medical professional.

The price of Anamorelin

The generic version of Anamorelin from Lucius in Laos comes in 50mg*100 tablets/box, and the price per box is about $3,000. The Anamorelin produced by Ono Pharmaceuticals in Japan is available in 50mg*100 tablets per box, and the price per box is about $4,300 per box. It is quite expensive and patients need to buy it at their own expense.