Is Obeticholic acid included in medical insurance?

Obeticholic acid (Obeticholic acid) is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of liver disease. It belongs to a class of drugs called bile acid receptor agonists. Obeticholic acid can regulate the synthesis and transport of bile acids by interacting with bile acid receptors in the liver, thus exerting a protective effect on the liver.

Obeticholic acid is approved to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a progressive autoimmune liver disease. The drug reduces liver inflammation and improves markers of liver function in patients with PBC. However, obeticholic acid is not suitable for patients with severe liver damage. It may interact with other drugs and cause some side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also avoid use. Before using obeticholic acid, you should consult your doctor to carefully understand the drug's indications, dosage, and possible risks.

The original drug of obeticholic acid has not yet been marketed in the country, so it has not been included in medical insurance. The original obeticholic acid drug marketed overseas is expensive, with each box costing around tens of thousands of yuan. The price is also affected by exchange rates and is unstable. It is understood that obeticholic acid has been produced as a generic drug and its ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug. For example, the price of 5mg*30 tablets produced by a Bangladesh pharmaceutical factory is around RMB 1,000 per box (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate), and the price is cheap. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult a medical consultant.