Where to buy capmatinib?

As a potent MET inhibitor, it has provided new treatment hope for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the high price of original drugs prohibits many patients. In this case, generic drugs have become an important option. When purchasing generic drugs, you can obtain them through formal medical institutions, legal drug retail stores, online pharmacies, etc.

Market status of generic capmatinib drugs

The original drug of capmatinib is produced by the pharmaceutical company Novartis under the trade name Tabrecta. Due to its patent protection, the price is relatively high. In order to meet the treatment needs of more patients, some countries and regions have begun to produce generic versions of capmatinib. While ensuring efficacy, these generic drugs are relatively low-priced, providing patients with another choice. Currently, there are Bangladeshi version of generic drugs and Lao version of generic drugs, and patients can choose to purchase one of them.

Correct purchasing method

1. Regular medical institutions: purchasing through hospital pharmacies or oncology specialty pharmacies is the safest way. These facilities typically purchase drugs from legitimate suppliers and have strict quality control processes.

2. Legal drug retail stores: When purchasing, patients should verify whether the drug has a legal sales license to ensure the authenticity and quality of the drug.

3. Officially authorized online pharmacies: Some officially authorized online pharmacies also provide sales of generic capmatinib drugs. Patients should carefully check the pharmacy's qualifications and the legality of the drug before purchasing.

4. Recommended by doctors: Doctors may recommend reputable drug suppliers or pharmacies, and patients can purchase them based on the doctor's recommendations.

Precautions when purchasing

Before purchasing, patients should verify the manufacturer, approval number, expiration date and other information of the drug. Although the price of generic drugs is lower than that of original drugs, patients still need to understand the market price to avoid being deceived by generic drugs sold at high prices. The packaging of regular drugs should be intact and have clear labels, including drug name, specifications, production batch number, expiration date and other information. Before purchasing and using generic capmatinib drugs, patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist for professional advice to ensure that the indications, usage and dosage of the drug are correct.