Anamorelin在中国上市了吗?好购买吗？

Introduction: Anamorelin is an orally active growth hormone receptor agonist developed by Helsinn for the treatment of cachexia in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In preclinical and clinical studies, anamorelin's strong affinity for ghrelin receptors was associated with significant appetite-enhancing activity and improvements in body weight, lean body mass, and grip strength compared with placebo.

Anamorelin’s listing information in China

As of May 24, 2024, Anamorelin is not on the market in China, so this drug cannot be purchased directly in China. It is currently approved for marketing in Japan and other countries. The approved indication for marketing is the treatment of cancer cachexia in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and other malignant tumors.

Is Anamorelin easy to buy?

Since Anamorelin is not currently available in China, it may be difficult to purchase, but it can also be purchased through other methods.

Purchase channels for Anamorelin

1. Hospital: You can go to the outpatient clinic of a Japanese hospital and then ask the doctor to issue a medical prescription. You can purchase Anamorelin directly in the hospital pharmacy.

2. Retail pharmacies: Anamorelin can be purchased directly from local pharmacies in Japan with a doctor’s prescription.

3. Online pharmacies: There are some online pharmacies in China that may sell Anamorelin. You can consult their online customer service to find out whether it is currently available and what the price is.

4. Medical service institutions: You can directly call or inquire online whether Anamorelin is sold, and you can obtain the drug by mail.

5. Consult patients: You can ask patients you know or are reliable about where they bought Anamorelin from, or you can ask them to help buy it.

6. Overseas medical treatment: You can go to overseas hospitals for treatment. Anamorelin can be purchased at the hospital pharmacy during hospitalization, or directly during outpatient review.