Canagliflozin price in India (2026)
Bangladesh list prices converted into INR, plus the registration rules of the CDSCO, the legal import routes and the real cost build-up for India.
Quick answer: canagliflozin price in India
Bangladeshi list price for generic canagliflozin100 mg is BDT 40–BDT 60 per unit (about INR 31.19–INR 46.79), i.e. INR 935.72–INR 1,404 per 30-unit month; add freight, duty and distributor margin for $India. The originator Invokana lists at BDT 75.65 (about INR 58.99) per unit, so the cheapest generic saves 47%.
FX basis: 1 USD = 122.87 BDT (September 2026). Conversions are indicative only — the binding price is your supplier quotation.
Currency conversion
| Item | BDT | INR | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest unit price | BDT 40 | INR 31.19 | US$0.33 |
| Highest unit price | BDT 60 | INR 46.79 | US$0.49 |
| 30-unit month (lowest) | BDT 1,200 | INR 935.72 | US$9.77 |
| 30-unit month (highest) | BDT 1,800 | INR 1,404 | US$14.65 |
| Originator unit price | BDT 75.65 | INR 58.99 | US$0.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaglif Lowest | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | 100 mg Tablet | BDT 40 | US$0.33 | 1 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Canarol | Drug International Ltd. | 100 mg Tablet | BDT 60 | US$0.49 | 1 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Diacana | NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd. | 100 mg Tablet | BDT 60 | US$0.49 | 1 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Glicana | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 100 mg Tablet | BDT 60 | US$0.49 | 1 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Invokana Originator | Janata Traders (Mfg. by: Janssen) | 100 mg Tablet | BDT 75.65 | US$0.62 | 3 x 10: ৳ 2,269.50 |
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
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). India is the largest generic producer in the world but a section of the oncology and biologic market is still originator-priced. Indian generics of recent molecules appear only after the local patent position allows (India issues compulsory licences case by case), so availability of the newest molecules lags Bangladesh. Prices are quoted as MRP per pack in INR.
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 CDSCO-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 India.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does canagliflozin cost in India?
There is no fixed public retail price for canagliflozin in India in the sources we track (most supply is hospital- or named-patient based). Use the Bangladesh list price as the benchmark: BDT 40–BDT 60 (US$0.33–US$0.49) per unit, about INR 31.19–INR 46.79 in INR per unit and INR 935.72–INR 1,404 per 30-unit month, before freight, customs duty and distributor margin.
Can I legally import canagliflozin into India?
Yes, but only through the rules of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO): India is the largest generic producer in the world but a section of the oncology and biologic market is still originator-priced. Indian generics of recent molecules appear only after the local patent position allows (India issues compulsory licences case by case), so availability of the newest molecules lags Bangladesh. Prices are quoted as MRP per pack in INR. 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 canagliflozin approved in India?
We cannot confirm the registration status of every individual generic brand in India. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) 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.
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