Generic abiraterone

[LakeT]

I have been using abiraterone for 16 months and in New Zealand the only abiraterone available is Zytiga's at NZD2500 per bottle (~USD1450). I would like to purchase the cheaper generic abiraterone available in the USA but need a prescription to do so. My NZ oncologist cannot issue that but he is happy to continue to oversea the rest of my treatment. What would be the best way to get a prescription to allow purchase in the USA. At the moment I am considering a vacation to USA and seeking an appointment with an oncologist for the purpose of obtaining the prescription. Will this work? Is there a better way? Thanks for your advice.

[Magnus1964]

You can purchase the same US brand in India. Try IndiaMart.com.

[LakeT in reply to Magnus1964]

Thanks Magnus. I would worry that the tablets purchased were not actually abiraterone acetate. Anyway to be sure that it is abiraterone acetate?

[swwags in reply to LakeT]

yes, take one or two to a lab and have them tested

[Magnus1964 in reply to LakeT]

Any drug from India should have the same manufacturer's packaging as those from the US. That is what you need buy.

[LakeT]

Thanks

[Tulipmuncher in reply to LakeT]

Hi LakeT. I also live in New Zealand and have been on abiraterone for just over one year and I am also paying $4990 for two bottles. I take one tablet in the morning with a low fat diet and Prednisone. I am 70 years old and that amount certainly digs into your savings. Would be interested in what you find out about the abiraterone you receive from India. Like you I want to know that the generic abiraterone is the same as the original.

[Bronzee in reply to Tulipmuncher]

I have been taking Abiraterone from India for more than 2 years with 5 mg prednisone. . It has been effective and my last PSmA Petscan showed almost all lessions have resolved except for the one in L1 which will be treated with SBRT in two weeks. PSMA PETSCAN wasdone last 18 Oct only

I had RP in 2013 , gleason 4+3 , very aggressive carcinoma at 52 yrs old . I was psa undetected with no symptoms or pain for 8 yrs. Becauusse of Covid,, hospital visits were restricted and when I saw my Uro-onco, my PSA shot up to 236. I was put onAbi-prednisone Septt 2021. The cost was skyhigh until I was able to find a source in INDiA thaat woould ship direct to my house. RX needed for the medicine. The cost was cut by a whopping 80%. My latest PSMA Petscan was very encouraging and my Uro ONCO said that he is pleasantly surprised wth the medicine as he wanted me to use Zytiga 1000 mg a day.

I am on my 10th year now and no symptoms nor pain and I exercise daily.

[LakeT in reply to Bronzee]

Good to read how well you doing. I’m planning on 20 years of Abiraterone so it’s well worth getting this sorted.

[Iloveyoudad in reply to Bronzee]

Hi Sir. I’m glad to know how you are responding well with the generic Abiraterone. And am equally glad that I came across your response as I’ve been trying to source this medicine and want to make sure that I am purchasing a legit generic brand from India; considering my family’s financial status, being a solo parent and my senior citizen father under my care. Would greatly appreciate if you can share with us here your contact person or the URL link for Abiraterone. Thank you very much.

[Bronzee in reply to Iloveyoudad]

Where are you located? I can PM you the site where I get mine. You will need a prescription from your doctor. There are two doses 250 mg and 500 mg ..

[Wellwhynot in reply to Bronzee]

Hi there I am just wondering how I can source this drug and how long is the delivery.I live in NZ

[Tulipmuncher in reply to Bronzee]

Hi Bronzee, Thanks for your response. Hope you stay well. Cheers from New Zealand.

[Bronzee in reply to Tulipmuncher]

Thank you. And to you too! I pray all is well..

[DrawingSnowmen]

Maybe a video appointment could save you the trip?

[LakeT in reply to DrawingSnowmen]

Good idea. Thanks

[LakeT]

Thanks. NZ is usually a few years behind Australia in listing new meds. My treatment seems to be going very well so I don't want to risk any changes to the current settings, just maintain them at a lower cost. I've paid for Zytiga for another 240 days and will order a bottle of generic from India to give plenty of time to test it on arrival. BTW I'm on 1 tablet with low fat food once per day so the current cost is NZ$625 per month.

[Flash64]

Hi LakeT! Like you I am in NZ and have been on abiraterone for almost 5 years, so the total cost is adding up. Medsafe are evaluating one (of the many) generics that are available globally but there seems to be no timeline for approval. I was first diagnosed in the USA (Oregon), so I may be able to connect you with my oncologist there if you're interested. Good luck!

[LakeT in reply to Flash64]

Thanks for the offer. I have today ordered on the Indiamart platform. $245 for 120 tablets. Hopefully it works out well.

[Flash64 in reply to LakeT]

No worries. Would love to hear how this works out for you!

[Proflac]

Hi. USA might be your best bet for a video consult and prescription but just in case its relevant to you- generic is now in use in the NHS and I saw recently a BBC feature about someone who wasn't eligible due to crazy rules in England vs. Scotland and Wales, but is paying £250 per month for private prescription (for full dose I think). The phone helpline for Prostate Cancer UK may be able to tell you more about how you might access this. Let us know how the Indian stuff comes out. Best wishes.

[johnscats]

Hi pm me I might have a solution to your delema

[rozjr]

Try costplusdrugs.com. This is owned by Mark Cuban. I just saw the abiraterone 250mg 30Tabs for $33.5 US+ $5 shipping. I have not yet ordered from this site. You might want to look into it.

[gsun in reply to rozjr]

I tried that with a. perscription from Canada. The pharmacy would not accept it.

[PabloK in reply to rozjr]

I use them all the time for BP and cholesterol and they tend to be cheaper and better than trying to use my Cigma insurance

[LakeT in reply to rozjr]

Wow, so cheap.

[Doggedness]

We are in Australia and have moved from Zytiga to Yonsa (now paying half the price). Can you ask your doctor if Yonsa is available in New Zealand? Maybe NZ and Aust have reciprocal Medicare options…