Baricitinib 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.
Quick answer: baricitinib price in the Philippines
Bangladeshi list price for generic baricitinib2 mg is BDT 20–BDT 25 per unit (about PHP 10.21–PHP 12.76), i.e. PHP 306.23–PHP 382.78 per 30-unit month; add freight, duty and distributor margin for $the Philippines.
FX basis: 1 USD = 122.87 BDT (September 2026). Conversions are indicative only — the binding price is your supplier quotation.
Currency conversion
| Item | BDT | PHP | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest unit price | BDT 20 | PHP 10.21 | US$0.16 |
| Highest unit price | BDT 25 | PHP 12.76 | US$0.20 |
| 30-unit month (lowest) | BDT 600 | PHP 306.23 | US$4.88 |
| 30-unit month (highest) | BDT 750 | PHP 382.78 | US$6.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baricit Lowest | Delta Pharma Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Baricent | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 2 x 10: ৳ 500.00 |
| Barinez | Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 1 x 15: ৳ 375.00 |
| Barinib | Drug International Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 1 x 10: ৳ 250.00 |
| Barinix | ACME Laboratories Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 1 x 10: ৳ 250.00 |
| Baritab | Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 1 x 10: ৳ 250.00 |
| Baritinib | Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 1 x 10: ৳ 250.00 |
| Baritor | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 2 x 10: ৳ 500.00 |
| Barixen | Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 2 x 10: ৳ 500.00 |
| Barri | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 1 x 15: ৳ 375.00 |
| Baricit | Delta Pharma Ltd. | 4 mg Tablet | BDT 30 | US$0.24 | 1 x 10: ৳ 300.00 |
| Baricent | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 4 mg Tablet | BDT 40 | US$0.33 | 2 x 7: ৳ 560.00 |
| Barinib | Drug International Ltd. | 4 mg Tablet | BDT 40 | US$0.33 | 1 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Barri | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 4 mg Tablet | BDT 40 | US$0.33 | 1 x 15: ৳ 600.00 |
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 baricitinib cost in the Philippines?
There is no fixed public retail price for baricitinib in the Philippines in the sources we track (most supply is hospital- or named-patient based). Use the Bangladesh list price as the benchmark: BDT 20–BDT 25 (US$0.16–US$0.20) per unit, about PHP 10.21–PHP 12.76 in PHP per unit and PHP 306.23–PHP 382.78 per 30-unit month, before freight, customs duty and distributor margin.
Can I legally import baricitinib 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 baricitinib 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 baricitinib in the Philippines?
Philippines: Not confirmed by retrieved sources. null
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