Can I buy tenofovir alafenamide tablets/viride in India?

Tenofovir alafenamide/Veridep (TAF) is an antiviral drug mainly used to treat chronic hepatitis B (HBV) virus infection in adults and adolescents (age 6 years and above, weighing at least 25 kg). It inhibits the replication of HBV by interfering with the viral DNA synthesis process and terminating the DNA chain. This drug has specific activity against hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1 and HIV-2).

The purchase of the Indian version of tenofovir alafenamide tablets is affected by a variety of factors, including India’s drug regulatory policies, drug production and import status, and specific purchase channels. India's drug regulatory policies are relatively strict, and there are strict approval and supervision processes for imported drugs. Therefore, if you want to purchase this drug in India, you need to ensure that the drug has been approved by India's drug regulatory agency and obtained the corresponding import license.

It is understood that relevant pharmaceutical factories in India already produce generic versions of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate tablets, so the price is usually relatively low. There are reports that the prices produced by SHELTON Pharmaceuticals in India and MYlan Pharmaceuticals in India are relatively low, with the price of each bottle being about more than 100 yuan. This price is more affordable than the price of original drugs in other countries such as the United States (more than 1,000 US dollars per month) or the price in the Chinese market (more than 500 yuan per bottle).

The purchase and use of medicines need to follow the advice and guidance of your doctor. Before taking tenofovir alafenamide fumarate tablets, consult your doctor or pharmacist to learn about the drug’s indications, usage and dosage, adverse reactions and other information to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the drug.