about Otezla

[2014friend]

I am living in Shanghai, and I am trying to get Otezla for my uncle. But Otezla is still not in the market of China. Can I get some suggestions about getting the medicine?

Thanks a lot!
Zach

Hello Zach, like you say it's not available in your country. In fact it's only approved for use in the USA at the moment and approval for Europe expected at the end of the year.

Also I'm not sure about your health system there but Otezla is a prescription only drug, so you will never be able to buy it over the counter. So it looks like it could be a long way off being used in Shanghai.

I would look into other options, but like I said I don't know how your health system works and what is available.

Welcome to Psoriasis Club by the way.

Regards.

Fred.

Thank you Fred! The suggestion of Otezla comes from my uncle's doctor, but I guess it's quite difficult to get it at this moment. I will wait to see whether there will be any change on that.