How much does Rozebalamin (methylcobalamin) cost?

Rozebalamin (Methylcobalamin) is not currently available in China, so if patients need to use the drug, they usually need to purchase it through overseas channels. Taking Japan's original drug as an example, the price of Rozebalamin is about more than 7,000 yuan. Specific prices will vary depending on factors such as purchasing channels, shipping costs, tariffs, and agency fees.

In Japan, the pricing of Rozebalamin is usually determined jointly by manufacturers and sellers, so the price will fluctuate according to different purchasing channels and regions. If purchased through a drug purchasing agency or a cross-border e-commerce platform, the price may be slightly higher than the domestic market price because it needs to include import, transportation and purchasing service fees.

Considering thatRozebalamin, as a drug for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has a long course of treatment. The usage of bottles (25mg/bottles) of drugs is relatively large. Patients may need to purchase at least 16 bottles of drugs every month, and the cost of drug use will also increase accordingly. Therefore, when considering purchasing, patients should consider the long-term treatment costs in addition to the price of the drug itself.

In addition, althoughRozebalamin is not currently on the market in China, as the domestic drug approval process advances, domestic or generic versions may be launched in the future, and the price may be more affordable by then. Patients can continue to pay attention to the dynamics of the domestic drug market in order to choose more cost-effective treatment options.

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References:

[1]https://pins.japic.or.jp/pdf/newPINS/00071540.pdf

[2]https://www.eisai.com/news/2024/news202487.html