Glatiramer
Glatopa is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.
Based on 30 units per month. US $163.08 vs India $8.44 per unit.
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
- $27,834
- Estimated travel cost
- − $2,300
- Net savings after travel
- $25,534
Even after travel, you could come out ahead by about $25,534.
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.
Glatiramer is filled about 106.8K 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.