How much does bedaquiline cost for 6 months?

Bedaquiline (Bedaquiline) is a new anti-tuberculosis drug and a quinoline derivative. It is the first anti-tuberculosis drug marketed with a new mechanism in more than 40 years and is mainly used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Bedaquiline has the advantages of high efficiency and low toxicity. When using drug treatment, it needs to be carried out under the guidance of experienced doctors to ensure safe and effective treatment of tuberculosis.

The adult dose of bedaquiline varies based on the patient's specific condition. For adult patients (18 years and older), the recommended dose is 400 mg orally once daily for the first to second weeks. Take 200 mg orally three times per week from weeks 3 to 24, with at least 48 hours between doses.

The drug is marketed in China under the name of daquiline fumarate tablets. The price of a common specification of 100mg*24 tablets per box may be around 10,000 RMB. It is estimated that the cost for adult patients to use for 6 months is less than 100,000 RMB. The price is very expensive. Bedaquiline has been included in the scope of medical insurance, and the medical insurance price after reimbursement will be cheaper than the original price.

The price of the Russian version of bedaquiline sold overseas, Specifications100mg*188 tablets per box, may be around RMB 15,000 (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). It is estimated that the cost for adult patients to use for six months is less than RMB 20,000, which is cheaper than domestic prices. 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.