Rebirth 90: I opened a hospital in Shencheng

Chapter 535 Imported Drugs with Extremely Expensive Prices!

"We have used ribavirin, immunoglobulins and other drugs, and even targeted drugs from Xinde Pharmaceuticals, but the effects are not very obvious. The targeted drugs are slightly better than ribavirin. It’s just that we still don’t know about the hepatitis C virus!”

Dr. Lin said honestly.

The molecular structure of hepatitis C virus is very complex, and ordinary antiviral drugs are not effective against it.

Xinde Pharmaceutical's targeted drugs are already good, but they can't completely cure the disease.

"Hepatitis C virus can't be controlled?" Nie Chen walked a few steps in the isolation ward and said after thinking: "Your hospital is a specialized hospital for infectious diseases. You should have accumulated a lot of experience in the treatment of hepatitis C. I would like to ask if you have Sophie Not Wei Wei this drug?"

Sophie Buwei?

Dr. Lin and Nurse Liu looked at each other, wondering why Dr. Nie Chen suddenly asked this?

Sophibuvir is a foreign drug specifically used to treat hepatitis C.

The cure rate of the drug for hepatitis C is as high as 90.00%, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a specific drug for the treatment of hepatitis C.

Sophie Buwei's production patent technology is in the hands of several large foreign companies, so the price is very expensive.

The current sales price of Sophibuvir is US$1000 per tablet, and the cost of a course of treatment is US$8.4, which is beyond the reach of many patients.

But this drug is a life-saving drug for hepatitis C patients.

The drug was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing in the United States six years ago and was approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for marketing in EU countries the following year.

However, Sophie Buwei has never entered the Chinese market.

If Chinese people want to use this drug, they must go abroad to buy it.

Dr. Lin knew that there was Sophie Buwei in the infectious disease hospital.

Because it is a hospital that specializes in infectious diseases and has many hepatitis C patients, the hospital often buys back some drugs through special channels.

"I remember that the dean asked someone to bring back a batch of Sophie Buwei from Europe two months ago, there should be a lot left!"

"However, the price of this drug is quite expensive..."

Doctor Lin said hesitantly.

The price of Sophie Buwei is more expensive in infectious disease hospitals than in foreign countries. The cost of more than 50 yuan for a course of treatment is not affordable for everyone.

And because it is a drug bought directly from abroad, this drug will not be reimbursed.

Wei Jialun's family doesn't look like a wealthy family.

Doctor Lin hesitated.

He never thought of giving Wei Jialun's mother such an expensive drug!
"Hepatitis C is a very special disease. If it is detected and treated early, a common drug such as ribavirin may be able to control the disease. However, when the disease develops into liver cirrhosis or even cancer, it is not good at this time. After treatment, the only effective drug for advanced hepatitis C is Sophie Buwei!"

"Doctor Lin, I know your concerns, give her Sophie Buwei, and I will pay for the medical expenses!"

Nie Chen said: "The patient's illness is not incurable, we can't let her wait to die!"

"Ok!"

"I will apply for this medicine with the dean immediately!"

Dr. Lin replied.

He left with Nurse Liu.

"Nie Chen, is the medicine you are talking about expensive?"

"We, can't we afford it?"

Wei Jialun asked timidly.

She was conflicted.

I hope my mother will get better quickly after taking this medicine and I don't want to owe Nie Chen too much! "

"It's not cheap!"

"But don't worry, I'll be responsible for the cost of the medicine!"

"You don't have to feel embarrassed. If you really feel sorry for yourself, just work hard!"

Nie Chen said jokingly.

"I will work hard!"

"Do not worry!"

Wei Jialun promised.

The hospital quickly approved Dr. Lin's application to start using Sophie Buwei on Wei Jialun's mother. Because the right medicine was prescribed, her condition was quickly brought under control.

Two weeks later, the hepatitis C virus was no longer detected in Wei Jialun's mother.

Nie Chen approached Dr. Lin and said, "Since Wei Jialun's mother's third organ is under control, I want to transfer her to another hospital, and plan to perform liver resection on her at Shencheng Second Hospital!"

After thinking about it, Dr. Lin finally agreed.

In terms of the operating environment, Shencheng Second Hospital is indeed better than the Infectious Disease Hospital.

After paying off the medical bills, Nie Chen will take Wei Jialun's mother away.

Dr. Lin came to see him off.

He handed a floppy disk to Nie Chen and said, "Dr. Nie, this is some data about hepatitis C that you asked me to collect. It also includes the changes in vital signs of several people, including Wei Jialun's mother, after using Sophie Buwei!"

In addition to being a doctor, Nie Chen is also a major shareholder of Xinde Pharmaceuticals and a developer of many new drugs.

Dr. Lin guessed the reason why Nie Chen collected these data. He may be interested in researching specific drugs for hepatitis C.

Dr. Lin and other colleagues in the infectious disease hospital have been eagerly waiting for the special medicine for the treatment of hepatitis C in China.

Nie Chen's actions gave him hope.

Maybe it won’t be long before China will have a specific hepatitis C drug similar to Sophie Buwei.

"Thank you!"

"Let you worry about it!"

Nie Chen said politely.

He took Wei Jialun's family of three and left the hospital.

Dr. Lin and Nurse Liu have been sent to the gate of the hospital.

When Nie Chen walked away, Dr. Lin was still watching reluctantly.

During the days of contact with Nie Chen, he and the other party learned a lot.

Nie Chen did not just take care of Wei Jialun's mother. He helped Dr. Lin come up with many treatment plans. Under his guidance, Dr. Lin cured many patients with infectious diseases.

"Doctor Lin, do you think Nie Chen can really develop a specific medicine for treating hepatitis C?" Nurse Liu couldn't help asking.

"Of course!"

"I believe Dr. Nie Chen will do it, and soon..."

Doctor Lin muttered to himself.

Wei Jialun's mother was transferred to Shencheng No. [-] Hospital. Nie Chen asked her father to take care of the patient, and said to Wei Jialun, "I've made an appointment with some doctors to discuss your mother's surgery plan. Come and listen too!"

"Thank you!" Wei Jialun agreed with a forced smile.

The people Nie Chen made an appointment with were none other than Zhuang Kenong and Lu Xiaofen.

Several people discussed Wei Jialun's mother's condition and surgery plan in the small meeting room.

"I read her medical records and the results of various examinations. I made a preliminary estimate that Wei Jialun's mother will probably have two-thirds of her liver removed. Although it is not too difficult, it is still a major operation!"

"And it is not very difficult to worry that other organs may also be damaged!"

"Once there are other conditions during the operation, it will be a multidisciplinary operation, and the situation is quite troublesome!"

Zhuang Kenong and Lu Xiaofen expressed their opinions one after another.

Two-thirds of the liver should be cut off?
Would my mother be able to continue living in that case?
Even if you can survive, can the quality of life be good?
Wei Jialun thought with a pale face.

She wanted to ask but didn't know how to ask.

Wei Jialun knew that Nie Chen did everything for his mother's sake, and the surgery he chose must be the most suitable one.

"Don't worry, it's no problem to remove two-thirds of the liver!" Nie Chen saw Wei Jialun's nervousness and comforted him: "The liver's regenerative ability is very powerful!"

Nie Chen explained to Wei Jialun seriously.

Her mother is unfortunate, because hepatitis C is usually a very hidden disease. When it is discovered, most of them are already in the middle and late stages, and it is quite troublesome to treat.

Her mother was also lucky.

Many hepatitis C patients end up with liver cancer. At least no cancerous cells have been found in her mother.

Wei Jialun's complexion gradually improved after listening to Nie Chen's explanation.

(End of this chapter)