How much does a box of filgotinib cost?

Filgotinib (Filgotinib) is effective as monotherapy or in combination with csDMARDs for the treatment of patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an inadequate response to or intolerance to DMARDs. and moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), based on providing clinically relevant disease remission or low disease activity, improving the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and slowing radiographic progression.

Figotinib is the fourthJAK inhibitor approved in the EU for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and one of the two second-generationJAK inhibitors. It is an effective and well-tolerated treatment option that is conveniently taken orally once daily. In patients with an inadequate response to methotrexate, filgotinib was also as effective as adalimumab in achieving low disease activity. Common adverse reactions of filgotinib include nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection and dizziness. In clinical trials, the incidence of herpes zoster infection was comparable and low in filgotinib 200 and 100 mg, active control (adalimumab, methotrexate), and placebo treatment groups. Most herpes zoster events are mild to moderate in severity; risk factors for herpes zoster infection with filgotinib include age (≥50 years) and previous herpes zoster infection.

The original drug filgotinib has not yet been launched in China, and therefore is not included in medical insurance. The Bangladeshi version of the filgotinitine generic drug currently on the market overseas, specifications100mg*30 tablets may cost more than 500 yuan per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates), and its drug ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.