How much does a box of nintedanib cost in 2024?

Nintedanib (Nintedanib) belongs to the kinase inhibitor class of drugs. It works by blocking the action of enzymes that cause fibrosis. Nintedanib is approved for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF; unexplained scarring of the lungs); and it is also used to treat certain types of chronic fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD; a progressive disease in which scarring of the lungs increases). Nintedanib is also used to slow systemic sclerosis-related interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD; also known as scleroderma-related ILD: a disease that scars the lungs and is often fatal). Nintedanibis an oral capsule that is usually taken every 12 hours with food (twice a day). Patients can take nintedanib capsules at approximately the same time each day.

The original drug of nintedanib has been marketed in China under the name of nintedanib ethanesulfonate soft capsules (Vegat/OFev), and has also entered the U.S. through the relevant policies of the National Medical Insurance Administration. It is within the scope of medical insurance reimbursement, but is limited to patients who meet the indications. Patients who do not meet the indications can only purchase this drug at their own expense. The common specifications are 100mg*30 capsules/box and 150mg*30 capsules/box, and the price may be more than 4,000 yuan.

The original nintedanib drugs marketed overseas include Turkish version and Indian version, with specifications100mg*60 capsules, 150mg*60 capsules/box. The price of each box may be four-more than 5,000 yuan (the price may be affected by the exchange rate) Fluctuations occur); and there are also generic drugs produced in other countries on the market overseas. The ingredients of the two drugs are basically the same. Common manufacturers may include BDR Pharmaceutical Factory in India, ASEAN Laos, Beacon of Bangladesh, etc. The price of each box may be more than 600 yuan ( The price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate).