How much does a box of Pirfenidone capsules cost?

Pirfenidone (Pirfenidone) is an antifibrotic drug known to act on multiple fibrotic pathways to reduce fibrosis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. It downregulates growth factor production, it also reduces fibroblast proliferation and affects transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)-mediated differentiation of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts.

In addition to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, there are other diseases of the lungs and other organs that cause fibrosis. Fibrosis is the result of multiple common steps in this condition, and pirfenidone targets these pathways. Therefore, more positive clinical evidence and trials are needed for the use of pirfenidone in different diseases and may improve quality of life and mortality if used in patients. A randomized, double-blind, controlled study suggests that pirfenidone is a promising drug for individuals with overt diabetic nephropathy. Another study suggested that pirfenidone could be used as an antifibrotic agent in hypertension-induced cardiac hypertrophy. Likewise pirfenidone has shown antifibrotic effects in thyroid-related eye disease. Pirfenidone has been tested in other diseases, such as chronic hepatitis C and interstitial lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis, and has shown promising results.

The original drug pirfenidone has been approved for marketing in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. Reimbursement is limited to patients who meet the indications. SpecificationsThe price of each box of 100mg*54 tablets is about 500 yuan. There are also generic pirfenidone drugs produced in other countries overseas. For example, the price of a box of 200mg*30 tablets produced by an Indian pharmaceutical factory is around RMB 100 (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The ingredients of the generic drugs are basically the same as those of the original drug. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.