Can Upatinib be purchased in domestic hospitals?

Upadacitinib is a selective inhibitor of JAK1, mainly used to treat immune-mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and ulcerative colitis. Since the drug was approved for sale in the Chinese market, patients can purchase upadatinib in domestic hospitals and some designated pharmacies. However, since it is a prescription drug, a doctor's diagnosis and prescription are required before purchase.

In domestic hospitals, especially the dermatology, rheumatology and gastroenterology departments of tertiary hospitals and large and medium-sized general hospitals, upadatinib is usually available. These hospitals usually have relatively complete drug inventories and can meet the medication needs of patients with different diseases. During the patient's medical treatment, if the doctor believes that Upadatinib is suitable for his condition, he will issue a relevant prescription, and the patient can purchase the drug at the hospital pharmacy with the prescription.

In addition, upatinib has been included in the national medical insurance directory, which allows patients who purchase the drug domestically to enjoy a certain percentage of medical insurance reimbursement. After being included in medical insurance, the out-of-pocket cost of upadatinib is reduced to about 2,000 yuan per month. The specific price and reimbursement ratio vary depending on regional policies. Patients can consult the pharmacy of their hospital for details.

In addition to purchasing it in hospital pharmacies, patients can also purchase upadatinib through some online medical platforms or designated chain pharmacies. These channels usually require patients to upload a doctor's prescription and pass an online review before they can purchase. This provides convenience for some patients who need long-term medication but are inconvenient to go to the hospital frequently.

It should be noted that although upadatinib is already available in the domestic market, not all hospitals and pharmacies can provide the drug, especially in some small and medium-sized cities where the supply of drugs is relatively limited. Therefore, it is recommended that patients check with the hospital pharmacy before going to the hospital to find out whether there is medicine in stock and to confirm the specific situation of medical insurance coverage.