非奈利酮(Kerendia)的购买渠道有哪些？

Introduction: Kerendia (trade name Kerendia) is an innovative drug used to treat adult patients with chronic kidney disease related to type 2 diabetes. For patients who need to use this drug, it is important to understand where to buy it, its price, and information about medication for special populations. This article will introduce in detail the purchase channels, price range and medication precautions for special groups of fenelidone.

What are the purchasing channels for Kerendia?

There are various purchasing channels, and patients can choose the appropriate purchasing method according to their own circumstances.

Hospital pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy is the most direct and reliable way to purchase fenelidone. During the patient's medical treatment, the doctor will issue a prescription according to the patient's condition, and the patient can purchase fenelidone at the hospital pharmacy with the prescription. This method not only ensures that the source of drugs is regular, but also provides professional medication guidance from doctors or pharmacists.

Retail pharmacies

In addition to hospital pharmacies, some large chain pharmacies also sell fenelidone. Patients can consult at these pharmacies and bring prescriptions issued by doctors for purchase. When choosing a retail pharmacy, patients should choose a pharmacy with a good reputation and complete qualifications to ensure that they purchase genuine drugs.

Online pharmacies

With the development of Internet medical care, more and more online pharmacies have begun to sell fenelidone. Patients can purchase the drug on the official website or trusted online platform and enjoy convenient door-to-door delivery. However, it should be noted that when choosing an online pharmacy, you should ensure that the platform is legal and the source of the drugs is reliable, and you should carefully check the drug information to avoid purchasing fake and shoddy drugs.

The price of Kerendia

The price of Kerendia varies depending on factors such as region, sales channel, and drug specifications.

Domestic market

In the Chinese market, fenelidone has been included in medical insurance, and patients can enjoy the medical insurance reimbursement policy when purchasing, thereby reducing the financial burden. Specific prices vary depending on factors such as regions, pharmacies, and medical insurance policies, but generally speaking, patients’ out-of-pocket costs after medical insurance are relatively low. For example, the price of a 10 mg medicine may vary in different pharmacies and regions, but is generally within an affordable range.

International Market

The export price of Kerendia (Kerendia) produced by Bayer in Germany to Japan is about US$179 per box, and the specification of a box is 10mg*100 tablets. The price of the Laos version of Kerendia is about US$19, with a box of 10mg*30 tablets.

The use of Kerendia in special populations

The use of Kerendia in special populations requires special attention.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women

There are insufficient data on the use of fenelidone during pregnancy to assess the risk to the fetus. Therefore, the use of fenelidone should be avoided in pregnant women. For breastfeeding women, there are also no data on the excretion of the drug in breast milk and its effects on the infant. Although fenelidone is highly bound to plasma proteins and may be present in low amounts in breast milk, due to safety concerns, lactating women are advised to avoid breastfeeding while taking fenelidone.

Elderly population

For elderly patients over 65 years old, there is no need to adjust the dosage. However, the elderly population may have special conditions such as decreased renal function. Therefore, renal function and electrolyte levels should be monitored regularly when using fenelidone.

Pediatric patients

There are currently no data on the safety and effectiveness of fenelidone in pediatric patients under 18 years of age. Therefore, fenelidone is not recommended for use in children. For pediatric patients who need treatment for kidney disease, other appropriate treatment options should be selected under the guidance of a doctor.