How much does a box of Pirfenidone cost?

Pirfenidone (Pirfenidone) is an oral treatment for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It was first approved in 2014 and is manufactured by Genentech. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is an incurable interstitial lung disease that may cause inflammation and scarring of lung tissue, but it is not an infectious lung disease.

Pirfenidone appears to prevent scarring of the lungs that worsens breathing ability and slows the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but is not considered a cure. In studies, people who took pirfenidone for 1-1.5 years had better lung breathing ability and their lung function was protected. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a disease with a very poor prognosis, with a median survival of 3-5 years after diagnosis. Pirfenidone is effective in reducing decline in lung function (FVC) as well as in reducing decline in 6-minute walk distance and improving progression-free survival. The vast majority are gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, indigestion, diarrhea) and skin-related events (rash, photosensitivity reactions).

Pirfenidone has been approved for marketing in China under the trade name of Asri. It has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance and is limited to patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The specifications produced by domestic pharmaceutical factoriesThe price of 100mg*54 capsules per box is around RMB 500. 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.