Is there a fair and clear version of trifluridine and tipiracil (Longsford)?

It is understood that Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Factory produces trifluridine and tipiracil. Trifluridine and tipiracil (Lonsurf/Lonsurf) is a chemotherapy drug composed of two active ingredients: trifluridine and tipiracil. Trifluridine is a nucleoside analog that can directly act on cancer cells and inhibit their DNA synthesis and cell division. Tipiracil is an auxiliary drug that can increase the stability of trifluridine in the body and improve its anti-tumor effect.

Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group is a well-known pharmaceutical company in my country. The quality of the domestic generic drug trifluridine tipiracil they produce is basically the same as that of the original drug. The price is more affordable than the original drug. This allows more patients to have the opportunity to use this effective chemotherapy drug. The price of each box may be around around 2,000 yuan.

For many cancer patients, the emergence of trifluridine and tipiracil is undoubtedly good news. Although it cannot specifically attack cancer cells like targeted drugs, it can still effectively control the progression of cancer and prolong the survival of patients by interfering with or inhibiting the growth and division of cancer cells. However, some side effects may occur during use. Therefore, when using this drug, patients must do it under the guidance of a doctor, pay close attention to their physical condition, and report any discomfort to the doctor in a timely manner.

The original drug of trifluridine and tipiracil is sold in China under the name of trifluridine and tipiracil tablets (Lonsurf/Lonsurf). Since it is not covered by medical insurance, the price of each box may be around RMB 6,000. Cheaper generic drugs are also sold overseas, and some have ingredients that are basically the same as the original drugs. For example, the price of each box produced by an Indian pharmaceutical factory may be more than 1,000 yuan (prices may fluctuate due to exchange rates).