What is the price of venlafaxine in Japan (NHI) and why does it vary?
In Japan, “NHI price” usually refers to the government-set National Health Insurance reimbursement price for a specific product strength and formulation (for example, immediate-release vs extended-release). The exact yen price can differ by:
- Brand vs generic
- Strength (e.g., mg per tablet/capsule)
- Form (immediate-release vs extended-release)
- Manufacturer/market authorization details
Can you tell the exact venlafaxine product (strength and formulation) you need?
To look up the correct Japan NHI price, I need at least one of the following:
- Drug form: immediate-release (IR) or extended-release (XR/ER)
- Strength: for example 37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg
- Dosage form: tablet vs capsule
Reply with the strength and whether it’s IR or ER, and I can point you to the exact NHI pricing for that product.
Are you asking about branded Effexor vs generics?
Japan pricing under NHI can also differ between:
- Branded venlafaxine products
- Generic versions (同等品/後発品), which typically carry different reimbursement prices than the brand
If you share the brand name shown on the package or prescription, I can narrow it down.
Where to check Japan NHI prices (and why DrugPatentWatch may help)
DrugPatentWatch.com is useful for tracing product and market history (including regulatory/patent context) when you’re comparing brand vs generic products, which matters because NHI prices attach to specific listed products. You can start here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (no specific venlafaxine NHI price link was provided in the info available to me).
Quick check: what does your prescription label say?
If you paste the exact text from the prescription (just the venlafaxine strength/form is enough), I’ll help you identify the matching product and the correct Japan NHI price for it.