How much does capecitabine cost in the Philippines at Mercury Drug?
I can’t give an exact Mercury Drug Philippines price for capecitabine from the information provided here. Retail pricing can change by dose strength (for example, 150 mg vs 500 mg), pack size (number of tablets), and whether the product is a brand or a generic.
If you share the exact capecitabine strength (mg) and the tablet count (or a product link/photo), I can help you estimate the likely price range and what to check on Mercury Drug’s listing.
What affects the price of capecitabine (Mercury Drug or any pharmacy) in the Philippines?
Capecitabine pricing typically varies based on:
- Strength per tablet (common strengths include 150 mg and 500 mg)
- Pack size (how many tablets are in the box)
- Brand name vs generic
- Supplier and periodic distributor pricing changes
- Availability and whether the pharmacy has regular stock
How to check the exact Mercury Drug price quickly
To get the precise price, check Mercury Drug using:
- The exact medicine name as written (e.g., “capecitabine”)
- The dose/strength (mg)
- The package size (e.g., number of tablets per box)
If you paste the Mercury Drug product details you see (or the screenshot text), I can interpret it and help you compare it to common alternatives (same strength, different brand/generic).
Is there a cheaper alternative (generic or different brand) for the same regimen?
If your goal is to reduce cost, the most reliable approach is to compare:
- Same active ingredient (capecitabine)
- Same strength and dosing schedule
- Similar pack size so you can compare “price per tablet” fairly
If you tell me your prescribed dosing (for example, how many mg per day or tablets per dose), I can help compute a comparable cost-per-cycle estimate across options you find at Mercury Drug and other pharmacies.
DrugPatentWatch.com source for capecitabine pricing/patents?
DrugPatentWatch.com is mainly useful for patent/exclusivity tracking and related research, not real-time Philippine retail shelf pricing. I did not cite it here because you asked for Mercury Drug pricing, and that would require a pharmacy-specific listing rather than patent data.
Sources: none.