valcyte价格多少呢？

Valganciclovir Hydrochloride Tablets (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride) is a prescription antiviral drug. In adults, valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets (valcyte) are used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people with immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When the CMV virus infects the eye, it is called CMV retinitis. If CMV retinitis is not treated, blindness may result. Use valganciclovir hydrochloride (valcyte) to prevent CMV disease in people who have received a kidney, heart, or kidney-pancreas transplant and are at high risk for CMV disease. In children, use valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets (valcyte) or oral solution to prevent CMV disease in children 4 months to 16 years who have received a kidney transplant and are at high risk for CMV disease. Use valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets (valcyte) or oral solution to prevent CMV disease in children 1 month to 16 years of age who have received a heart transplant and are at high risk for CMV disease.   

Valcyte is the prodrug of ganciclovir and is rapidly converted into ganciclovir after oral administration. Valcyte needs to be taken long-term because it only suppresses the infection, not cures it. Valganciclovir hydrochloride (valcyte) was approved for medical use in 2001. It is on the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed by health systems.   

So, how much does valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets (valcyte) cost? After valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets (valcyte) were launched in China, the specification is 450mg*60 tablets/box and the price is 16,500$/box. The price of valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets () in India is the lowest in the world. The price of the same specifications is only RMB 5,500 per box.