Adalimumab price in the Philippines (2026)
Bangladesh list prices converted into PHP, plus the registration rules of the FDA PH, the legal import routes and the real cost build-up for the Philippines.
Currency conversion
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Bangladesh benchmark (world reference price)
Registered brands and list prices for this molecule in Bangladesh (DGDA registration, via MedEx).
| Brand | Manufacturer | Strength | Unit price | ≈ USD | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adali | Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC | 40 mg/0.8 ml SC Injection | — | — | — |
| Adalimab | Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 40 mg/0.8 ml SC Injection | — | — | — |
| Adimab | Drug International Ltd. | 40 mg/0.8 ml SC Injection | — | — | — |
| Advixa | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 40 mg/0.8 ml SC Injection | — | — | — |
| Hyrimoz | SANDOZ (A Novartis Division) | 40 mg/0.8 ml SC Injection | — | — | 2's pack: ৳ 28,652.00 |
| Yuflyma | ZAS Corporation (Mfg. by: Celltrion Pharma Inc, Korea) | 40 mg/0.4 ml SC Injection | — | — | — |
Source: MedEx Bangladesh drug registry (list prices of DGDA-registered brands). Unit prices move with pack size, pharmacy and exchange rate — reference only. Original registry page
Import and regulatory notes
Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines). The Philippines has universal healthcare (PhilHealth) and a government Maximum Drug Retail Price list, but specialty oncology drugs are mostly out-of-pocket. Bangladeshi and Indian generics are imported through licensed distributors or via FDA Philippines compassionate special permit for personal use.
How to obtain it legally
- Obtain a prescription plus the diagnostic/genetic report from the treating physician (e.g. the target-mutation result).
- Confirm the exact brand and strength, and ask the supplier for the batch number, certificate of analysis (COA) and the manufacturer's GMP credentials.
- Clear the shipment through a FDA PH-licensed importer or pharmacy; unregistered products go through the named-patient route.
- Check batch number, expiry and packaging on arrival, then follow the prescriber's monitoring schedule.
What adds to the price when you import
- International freight and cold chain (monoclonal antibodies and insulins need 2–8°C end-to-end).
- Customs duty and import VAT in the Philippines.
- Compliance, licensing and warehousing cost of the importer/distributor (typically 10–30%).
- Order size and pack configuration — full cases price below retail strips.
- Exchange-rate movement: this page converts at 1 USD = 122.87 BDT.
Availability in Southeast Asia
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Not confirmed by retrieved sources |
Frequently asked questions
How much does adalimumab cost in the Philippines?
No published price data recorded for this molecule.
Can I legally import adalimumab into the Philippines?
Yes, but only through the rules of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines): The Philippines has universal healthcare (PhilHealth) and a government Maximum Drug Retail Price list, but specialty oncology drugs are mostly out-of-pocket. Bangladeshi and Indian generics are imported through licensed distributors or via FDA Philippines compassionate special permit for personal use. Prescription medicines must move on a valid prescription through a licensed importer, pharmacy or hospital; personal-use imports need a named-patient / compassionate-use authorisation.
Are Bangladeshi or Indian generics of adalimumab approved in the Philippines?
We cannot confirm the registration status of every individual generic brand in the Philippines. Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines) is the approving authority, and only products with a local product registration (or a special import authorisation) may be sold routinely. Ask your supplier for the local registration or import permit for the specific brand before you buy.
Why is the Bangladesh price a useful reference?
Bangladesh is a least-developed-country WTO member with a pharmaceutical patent exemption running to 2033, so local manufacturers can legally produce molecules that are still on patent elsewhere — and DGDA-registered list prices are public. That makes it the practical global floor price for on-patent targeted therapy and the benchmark used in import negotiations.
What is the availability situation for adalimumab in the Philippines?
Philippines: Not confirmed by retrieved sources. null
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