New manufacturer for Abiraterone, Celltrion

[Cynthgob]

I have been paying 607$ a month co pay for Abiraterone 250mg 120 tablets. Today i was given the option to go with Celltrion’s Abiraterone for 27$!! Does anyone know how long this drug has been available.? Just wondering if any of you had similar experiences? Thank you in advance>

[Hidden]

They are manufactured by Qilu Pharmaceutical Co; Ltd - Jinan, China. They have been manufacturing the drug since 1-2020. For more information...ndclist.com/ndc/72606-566/p...

[Cynthgob in reply to Hidden]

Yikes ! China?? Any idea how long it’s been available in the states?

[GoBucks]

Apotek has a program for those with private insurance, The copay is only $5.

[Gearhead]

My 120 x 250 mg Abiraterone container label says Mfg: Patriot Ph. Under Medicare Part D, after advancing to catastrophic phase, my copay recently changed to $51 from $92. Was ~$690 when only brand Ztyiga was available.

A search indicates that at least a dozen companies manufacture generic Abiraterone 250 mg. Some of these may simply be different sellers of the same manufactured Abiraterone?

Question: Does anyone receive generic 1000 mg Abiraterone? My brand Zytiga was 1000 mg. If generic Abiraterone is all 250 mg, why is that?

IMO, the pharmaceutical business is subtle if not confusing.

[Joes-dad in reply to Gearhead]

I saw something similar. I started off with 500's but when I was switched to generics I was told "they" only make 250's...

Bob

[Gearhead in reply to Gearhead]

Correction: My brand (not generic) Zytiga was 500 mg, 2 x per day, not a single 1000 mg pill. I don't think generic Abiraterone or brand Zytiga is or ever was available in 1000 mg pills?

[fmenninger in reply to Gearhead]

I take a generic from Novadoz pharma

novadozpharma.com/products/...

[CalBear74]

Do you receive this through a US pharmacy in your area? In What state do you reside?

[Cynthgob in reply to CalBear74]

Illinois

[Hidden]

Celltrion's headquarters is in South Korea. We will have to look into this. Thanks for the information.

[DarkEnergy]

I have Plan Sponsored health insurance through my employer. At first was getting Zytiga, 250 Mg tablets, with no copay. Now getting generic Abiraterone Acetate from Mylan, with $20.00 copay through Accredo Specialty Pharmacy.

I've never received Zytiga 1000 Mg tablets.

[j-o-h-n]

I take the Placebo.... much cheaper.........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 09/01/2020 4:48 PM DST

[SPEEDYX in reply to j-o-h-n]

One more J-o-h-n....H-O-R-S-E...one on one

[j-o-h-n in reply to SPEEDYX]

Feathers....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 09/01/2020 8:17 PM DST

[pineman]

I’ve been using Celltrion aberaterone for approx 16 months. I purchase mine from my local Costco.

[reichel]

My monthly just jumped a huge amount. Costco has it? I would get a membership for that