Can Imatinib be purchased in domestic hospitals?

Imatinib (Imatinib) is an important targeted therapy drug commonly used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML) and some other leukemias and tumor diseases. in the country, imatinib is a prescription drug, and patients need to buy it with a doctor's prescription.

The following is some important information about purchasing imatinib in the country:

1.Doctor’s prescription required: To buy imatinib, you must first consult a doctor. Your doctor will evaluate your condition and decide if you are a candidate for imatinib treatment. If your doctor thinks imatinib is an appropriate treatment option, they will prescribe it for you.

2.Hospital or pharmacy purchase: Once you obtain a doctor's prescription, you can go to a domestic hospital pharmacy or legally authorized pharmacy to purchase imatinib. These hospital pharmacies and pharmacies often carry a variety of prescription medications, including imatinib.

3.Price and fees: Prices may vary by country, region and different medical policies. Before purchasing, you should find out the price of imatinib and consider whether health insurance or a government medical assistance program may partially or fully cover the cost. Some patients can get help with the cost of their medications through Medicare or the drug company's patient support program.

4.Monitoring and treatment plan: Once you start treatment with imatinib, you will need regular monitoring and follow-up with your doctor to ensure treatment effectiveness and manage potential side effects. This will include regular hematological and molecular testing to assess disease control.

Imatinib was launched in China as early as 2003. The domestic medical insurance price is about 700 yuan, and the specification is 100mg*60. Due to the large differences in medical insurance in different places, please consult the local pharmacy or medical insurance bureau for specific prices. Foreign drugs are divided into original drugs and generic drugs. Original drugs are mainly Turkish original drugs, and the price is relatively high, about 3300 yuan; generic drugs are mainly Indian generic drugs, and the specifications of Indian generic drugs are 100mg*120The price is about a few hundred yuan, which is much cheaper than in China. The ingredients of foreign original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same as those of domestic imatinib.