How much does Ruxolitinib cream cost?

Ruxolitinib cream is a prescription medicine for use on the skin (topical) for the short-term and discontinuous treatment of mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people 12 years of age and older who are not immunocompromised, including when it is not well controlled with topical prescription therapies or when other therapies are not recommended. Ruxolitinib cream is also used to treat a type of vitiligo called nonsegmental vitiligo in adults and children 12 years and older.

It is not known whether this drug is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years old who have atopic dermatitis or non-segmental vitiligo. Ruxolitinib cream contains the active substanceruxolitinib works by blocking enzymes called Janus kinases (JAK) 1 and 2, which are involved in the activity of a substance called interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma). In vitiligo, IFN-γ is thought to play a role in the activity of immune system cells that attack melanocytes. By blocking JAK1 and JAK2, ruxolitinib reduces the immune system's ability to destroy melanocytes, allowing them to produce pigment.

The original drug of ruxolitinib cream has not yet been marketed in China, so it cannot be included in medical insurance. The price of ruxolitinib cream Original drug, specificationsinn 1.5%*60g, which is marketed overseas, is around RMB 20,000 per tube (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate), which is relatively expensive. The price of ruxolitinib cream generic drugs listed overseas is relatively cheap, and its drug ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug. The price of inn 1.5%*30g produced by a Bangladesh pharmaceutical factory is around 600 yuan per tube (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). For specific prices and drug information, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.