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Tofacitinib 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: tofacitinib price in the Philippines

Bangladeshi list price for generic tofacitinib5 mg is BDT 30–BDT 48 per unit (about PHP 15.31–PHP 24.5), i.e. PHP 459.34–PHP 734.94 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

ItemBDTPHPUSD
Lowest unit price BDT 30 PHP 15.31 US$0.24
Highest unit price BDT 48 PHP 24.5 US$0.39
30-unit month (lowest) BDT 900 PHP 459.34 US$7.32
30-unit month (highest) BDT 1,440 PHP 734.94 US$11.72

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
Tofacit Lowest Delta Pharma Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 30 US$0.24 2 x 10: ৳ 600.00
Jakrif Renata PLC 5 mg Tablet BDT 35 US$0.28 1 x 14: ৳ 490.00
Tofacent Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 35 US$0.28 2 x 10: ৳ 700.00
Tofator Square Pharmaceuticals PLC 5 mg Tablet BDT 35 US$0.28 1 x 10: ৳ 350.00
Tojak Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 35 US$0.28 1 x 10: ৳ 350.00
Tocit Drug International Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 40 US$0.33 1 x 14: ৳ 560.00
Tofatin Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 45 US$0.37 1 x 10: ৳ 450.00
Tofara ACI Limited 5 mg Tablet BDT 47 US$0.38 3 x 10: ৳ 1,410.00
Arthanib Aristopharma Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 48 US$0.39 1 x 10: ৳ 480.00
Jakloc Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 48 US$0.39 1 x 10: ৳ 480.00
Jaknib Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 48 US$0.39 3 x 10: ৳ 1,440.00
Jaktor Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC 5 mg Tablet BDT 48 US$0.39 3 x 10: ৳ 1,440.00
Tofanib Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 48 US$0.39 1 x 10: ৳ 480.00
Tofaxen Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 48 US$0.39 1 x 14: ৳ 672.00
Xelnib Opsonin Pharma Ltd. 5 mg Tablet BDT 48 US$0.39 1 x 10: ৳ 480.00
Jakloc XR Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 60 US$0.49 1 x 10: ৳ 600.00
Tofacit XR Delta Pharma Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 60 US$0.49 1 x 10: ৳ 600.00
Tofacent Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 10 mg Tablet BDT 70 US$0.57 2 x 10: ৳ 1,400.00
Jaktor XR Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 75 US$0.61 3 x 10: ৳ 2,250.00
Tocit XR Drug International Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 75 US$0.61 1 x 14: ৳ 1,050.00
Tofacinix Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 75 US$0.61 3 x 10: ৳ 2,250.00
Arthanib XR Aristopharma Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 80 US$0.65 1 x 10: ৳ 800.00
Tofacent XR Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 80 US$0.65 1 x 10: ৳ 800.00
Tofanib XR Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 80 US$0.65 1 x 10: ৳ 800.00
Tofatin XR Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 80 US$0.65 1 x 10: ৳ 800.00
Xelnib XR Opsonin Pharma Ltd. 11 mg Tablet (Extended Release) BDT 80 US$0.65 1 x 10: ৳ 800.00
Tofacent Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 1 mg/ml Oral Solution
Xelnib Opsonin Pharma Ltd. 1 mg/ml Oral Solution

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

  1. Obtain a prescription plus the diagnostic/genetic report from the treating physician (e.g. the target-mutation result).
  2. Confirm the exact brand and strength, and ask the supplier for the batch number, certificate of analysis (COA) and the manufacturer's GMP credentials.
  3. Clear the shipment through a FDA PH-licensed importer or pharmacy; unregistered products go through the named-patient route.
  4. Check batch number, expiry and packaging on arrival, then follow the prescriber's monitoring schedule.

What adds to the price when you import

Availability in Southeast Asia

CountryStatusNotes
PhilippinesNot confirmed by retrieved sources

Frequently asked questions

How much does tofacitinib cost in the Philippines?

There is no fixed public retail price for tofacitinib 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 30–BDT 48 (US$0.24–US$0.39) per unit, about PHP 15.31–PHP 24.5 in PHP per unit and PHP 459.34–PHP 734.94 per 30-unit month, before freight, customs duty and distributor margin.

Can I legally import tofacitinib 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 tofacitinib 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 tofacitinib in the Philippines?

Philippines: Not confirmed by retrieved sources. null

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