Etanercept
Also known as Enbrel (us), Intacept (india)
A TNF-inhibitor biologic for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Based on 4 syringes per month. US $620.00 vs India $70.00 per syringe.
The savings here are large enough that a trip may still come out ahead. Adjust the numbers to your own situation — every value is an editable estimate.
- Medicine savings over 6 months
- $13,200
- Estimated travel cost
- − $2,300
- Net savings after travel
- $10,900
Even after travel, you could come out ahead by about $10,900.
Assumptions: medicine savings = (US − India monthly price) × months. Travel cost = flights + hotel × nights + buffer. Excludes consultation fees, visas, and other costs. For information only — not medical, legal, or travel advice.
Etanercept is filled about 409.3K times a year under Medicare Part D. At the prices above, that works out to roughly:
Rough estimate. Based on Medicare Part D prescription volume (not the entire US market) scaled by the representative monthly price — actual totals depend on dose, duration and coverage.