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Raloxifene is a drug used to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and also reduces the risk of invasive breast cancer in high-risk women. This article will introduce in detail the relevant information of raloxifene from three aspects: price, purchasing channels and pharmacokinetics. Through this article, readers can learn about the market price of raloxifene, how to purchase it, and the metabolic characteristics of the drug in the body, and provide practical reference for people who need medication.

How much does a box of raloxifene cost?

The price varies depending on the manufacturer and specifications. The following are two common versions on the market and their price information, for patients' reference only.

Nippo Co., Ltd. version

The specifications of raloxifene produced by Nippon Co., Ltd. are 60mg*100 tablets/box, and the price is about US$42 per box. This version is relatively inexpensive and suitable for patients on a budget.

American Eli Lilly and Company version

Raloxifene produced by Eli Lilly and Company in the United States is also 60mg*100 tablets/box, but the price is higher, about US$70 per box. Eli Lilly's version is the original research drug, and its quality and efficacy are highly guaranteed.

The price difference is mainly due to brand premium and production cost. Patients can choose the appropriate version based on their needs and financial conditions.

Where to buy raloxifene

Raloxifene has been launched in China and has been included in the medical insurance catalog. Patients can purchase it through a variety of channels.

Hospital Pharmacy

Patients can purchase raloxifene in the hospital pharmacy with a doctor’s prescription. After medical insurance is reimbursed, the personal payment portion will be significantly reduced, and the specific reimbursement ratio varies by region.

Regular pharmacies

Large chain pharmacies or qualified offline pharmacies usually sell raloxifene. When purchasing, you need to check the approval number and validity period of the drug.

Online Platforms

Some regular pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms also provide sales services for raloxifene. When choosing to purchase online, be sure to confirm the platform qualifications and drug sources to avoid buying counterfeit drugs.

No matter which channel they purchase, patients should keep the purchase receipt and read the instructions carefully before taking the medicine.

Pharmacokinetics of raloxifene

Pharmacokinetics is the science that studies the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs in the body. Understanding the pharmacokinetics of raloxifene can help with rational drug use.

Oral bioavailability

The oral bioavailability of raloxifene is only 2%, which means that most of the drug is metabolized or excreted before entering the blood circulation.

Dietary effects

A high-fat diet will significantly increase the rate and extent of raloxifene absorption. Data show that a high-fat diet can increase the peak concentration of the drug (Cₘₐₓ) by 28% and the area under the drug-time curve (AUC) by 16%.

The pharmacokinetic characteristics of raloxifene suggest that patients should take the drug at a fixed time and pay attention to the impact of diet on the efficacy of the drug.