What is the latest price of melphalan/melphalan tablets in 2024?

Melphalan/Melphalan belongs to the alkylating agent class of drugs. These drugs bind to nucleic acids, destroy the activity ofDNA chains, and ultimately limit cell division. Normal cells undergo cell division as part of the cell cycle. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in your body. Melphalan tablets are used to treat multiple myeloma (a cancer of the bone marrow), certain types of ovarian cancer (cancer of the female reproductive organs that begin when eggs are formed), breast cancer; and it is sometimes used to treat amyloidosis (a disease in which abnormal proteins build up in tissues and organs in the body).

Melphalan is available as an oral tablet. Usually taken once daily on an empty stomach. Swallow your tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets. The length of treatment depends on the types of medications the patient is taking, how the body is responding to the medications, and the type of cancer. Take melphalan at the same time each day, and do not take more or less often than prescribed by your doctor. Doctors may need to delay treatment or adjust the dose based on the patient's response to treatment and any side effects experienced. Do not stop taking melphalan without talking to your doctor.

The original drug of Melphalan tablets has been included in the scope of medical insurance reimbursement in China. For specific prices and reimbursement, please consult local hospitals or pharmacies. Melphalan tablets original drugs sold overseas mainly include the Russian version and the Turkish version. The common specifications are2mg*25 tablets. The price of each box may be more than 700 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). In addition, there are Indian versions of generic drugs, which cost several hundred yuan, and their ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drugs. For more information on overseas drug prices and related information, please consult Yaode Medical Consultants.