The difference between trifluridine, tipiracil (Lanceford) and Suyuan

Lonsurf is an oral combination tablet containing tipiracil and trifluridine. Trifluridine and trifluridine are anti-cancer drugs that interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Su Yuan is the trade name of the domestic generic drug trifluridine and tipiracil tablets produced by relevant domestic pharmaceutical factories. Its drug ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drugs marketed in China, and domestic drugs have been included in the reimbursement scope of Class B medical insurance.

Imported drugs refer to drugs imported from other countries and are produced by foreign pharmaceutical companies. The original drug trifluridine and tipiracil is produced byTAIHO ONCOLOGY (Japanese Dapeng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.). These drugs typically need to meet international pharmaceutical quality standards and undergo strict quality control and regulatory procedures. Domestic drugs are drugs produced in the country, and Suyuan is a domestic generic drug produced by Qilu Pharmaceutical. Domestic drugs need to comply with the country's drug quality standards and conduct production and quality control in accordance with relevant regulations. Trifluridine is a cytotoxic drug (a drug that kills dividing cells, such as cancer cells). It contains two active substances, trifluridine and tipiracil. Trifluridine can directly inhibit the growth of tumor cells, while tipiracil can increase the concentration of trifluridine in the body and prolong its action time.

Different drug manufacturers may have differences in price, auxiliary ingredients, packaging and appearance. Common specifications include15mg*20 tablets and 20mg*20 tablets.The domestic price of the original drug Trifluridine Tipiracil may be around 6,000 RMB per box, while the price of domestic generic drugs per box may be around around 2,000 RMB.