Keytruda in China: 帕博利珠单抗 (可瑞达)
| US / international | China | |
|---|---|---|
| Generic name | Pembrolizumab | 帕博利珠单抗 (Pa bo li zhu dan kang) |
| Common brand | Keytruda | 可瑞达 (Keruida) |
| Typical price | $10,000+ / infusion | $500–1,500 / infusion (domestic PD-1 much lower) |
| Availability | — | Available; several domestic PD-1 alternatives (e.g., tislelizumab, sintilimab) far cheaper |
China's domestic PD-1 inhibitors are among the world's cheapest immunotherapies — a key driver for oncology medical travel.
Common questions
Can I buy Pembrolizumab in China without a local prescription?
Most prescription medications require a Chinese doctor's prescription — which is quick to obtain: a same-week outpatient visit typically costs $3–15 at an international department. Bring your existing prescription and records to speed things up.
Can I carry Pembrolizumab home after my trip?
Generally yes for personal use (typically up to a 90-day supply), in original packaging with documentation. Rules vary by country and by drug class — controlled substances have strict limits. Check your home customs authority before travel.
Is the Chinese version the same quality?
Originator brands sold in China come from the same global manufacturers. Domestic generics increasingly pass China's consistency-evaluation standard (bioequivalence to the originator). Ask your physician if an originator or evaluated generic is right for you.
Need Pembrolizumab during your China trip?
We arrange prescriptions and refills at partner hospitals — tell us your medication list and travel dates.