See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Coartem
How much does Coartem cost?
Coartem (artemether/lumefantrine) pricing depends heavily on the country, pharmacy, pack size (number of tablets for a treatment course), and whether it’s branded or dispensed via a public-health program. I don’t have the specific price or country you’re asking about in the provided information, so I can’t state an exact cost.
What changes the price the most (brand, dose, pack size)?
Costs typically vary most with:
- Treatment course size (adult vs child packs; number of tablets)
- Packaging (single course vs multiple courses)
- Availability through government or NGO supply channels versus commercial retail
- Country-specific markups and import/health-system pricing
Is there a cheaper alternative to Coartem?
In many places, generic artemether/lumefantrine products (or other effective ACTs) may cost less than the branded Coartem. The best option depends on what’s approved and available where you live and what formulation matches the patient’s weight/age.
If you tell me your location, I can narrow it down
Reply with:
1) Your country (and city if you know it)
2) Whether you want adult or child dosing (or the patient’s weight/age)
3) The pack size you saw (how many tablets)
Then I can help estimate the likely cost range and what to look for when comparing prices.
Sources
No sources were provided with your question, so I did not cite any.