Is cyclosporin an expensive drug?

Question
What is the price of 100 mg cyclosporin In India or if we import this medicine in Pakistan? There are poor people who cannot afford to buy Neoral by Novartis.
Expert Answer
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Novartis sells its brand of cyclosporin called Sandiimmun Neoral for Rs. 6010 (Indian, or US$ 130) for 50 capsules of 100 mg each. It comes to US$ 2.6 per capsule. The Indian company Cipla sells its brand of cyclosporin called Imusporin for Rs. 460 (US$ 10) for 5 capsules of 100 mg each. It comes to US$ 2 per capsule. I am sure that the export price to Pakistan will be much lower since local duties, promotional expenses will not be involved.