Now available for patients! Do pharmacies sell bedaquiline?

Bedaquiline (Bedaquiline) is a drug targeting multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and has been proven to be very effective in the treatment of tuberculosis through clinical trials. It is the first drug to work by targeting the specific protein Gram-positive bacilli, ATP synthase, which plays a key role within tuberculosis cells. By blocking the activity of ATP synthase, bedaquiline interferes with the energy metabolism process in bacterial cells, thereby inhibiting the growth and replication of tuberculosis bacteria.

Due to its specific mechanism of action, bedaquiline is highly active against drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria. Clinical studies have shown that bedaquiline can significantly improve cure and survival rates when used as part of a TB treatment regimen. It is considered one of the key drugs in the treatment of MDR-TB and is listed as a recommended treatment option by the World Health Organization. However, bedaquiline also has some side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and joint pain.

The drug is sold in China under the name of daquiline fumarate tablets and has been included in the scope of medical insurance. The price of a common specification of 100mg*24 tablets per box may be around 10,000 yuan, which is relatively expensive. Normally, bedaquiline is not available in pharmacies. Bedaquiline can only be purchased after patients are diagnosed in the hospital and prescribed by a doctor.

The price of the Russian version of bedaquiline sold overseas may be around RMB 15,000 per box of 100mg*188 tablets (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The pharmaceutical ingredients of bedaquiline sold domestically and abroad are basically the same. Currently, there are no generic bedaquiline drugs produced and marketed overseas. For specific prices and drug information of overseas drugs, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.