Differences in price and effectiveness between domestic and imported tablets of Apremilast

Apremilast (domestic trade name Apremilast) is already on the market in China and is covered by medical insurance. Patients can consult and purchase through local hospital pharmacies and enjoy the medical insurance reimbursement policy. The price of the domestic version is relatively reasonable, making it financially affordable for most patients, while facilitating long-term treatment and regular medication.

In contrast, overseas Apremilast original drugs are mainly represented by the European version, which is relatively expensive. Calculated based on conventional specifications, its latest price is about more than 10,000 yuan, which is significantly higher than domestically produced films. This type of original medicine is similar in efficacy to domestically produced medicines, but the cost and price are higher due to factors such as import, patents, and logistics.

In countries such as India and Laos, there are already officially launched generic versions of Apremilast, whose pharmaceutical ingredients are basically the same as the original drug, and the price is only a few hundred yuan. This low-priced generic drug provides an option for patients with limited financial conditions, but it must be obtained through legal channels and used under the guidance of a doctor to ensure drug safety and efficacy.
From the clinical effect point of view, the active ingredients of domestic tablets, imported original drugs and generic versions are the same, and the curative effects are basically the same. They can all be used to treat psoriasis and related indications. Patients can comprehensively consider price, medical insurance reimbursement status and accessibility when making a choice: choose original drugs if financial conditions permit and value brand protection; if they want to reduce the burden and enjoy medical insurance reimbursement, they can choose domestic tablets; if they have a limited budget, they can choose legal generic drugs, and strictly follow the doctor's instructions.
Reference: https://www.drugs.com/