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(valganciclovir hydrochloride), chemical name (S)-2-amino-3-methylbutyric acid 2-[(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9-yl) methoxy]-3-hydroxypropyl ester hydrochloride, is an oral anti-cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection drug developed by the Swiss company Roche. It was approved by the US FDA for marketing in May 2001. It is clinically used to treat acute retinitis caused by CMV infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In May 2003, its indications were expanded to prevent and treat secondary CMV infection in organ transplant recipients.

This drug is the prodrug of ganciclovir and an active ganciclovir valine ester. After oral administration, it can be rapidly hydrolyzed into ganciclovir by phosphatase in intestinal and liver cells. Its antiviral spectrum and mechanism of action are similar to ganciclovir, but its bioavailability is significantly higher than that of ganciclovir. Its oral absorption bioavailability is 62.4%, which is 10 times that of ganciclovir, while its toxicity is greatly reduced. In recent years, ganciclovir has maintained a high market share and has ranked second in the antiviral drug market sales since 2002.

How to buy valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets?

It is understood that valganciclovir hydrochloride has been launched in China and is sold in major regular pharmacies. However, as a prescription drug, patients who need it need to rely on a doctor’s prescription certificate and registration to purchase it. Its domestic price is around US$2,250, which is in short supply on the market and cannot be purchased privately.

In addition to domestic valganciclovir hydrochloride, patients can also purchase valganciclovir hydrochloride sold by Roche in India. The price is much cheaper than in China. India's valganciclovir (tablets, valgansiklovir) 450mg*60 tablets/box is priced at about US$750. Due to the floating exchange rate, the price is not fixed. For specific prices, please consult Medical Travel.