Biography

Name

ingrid

Nickname

ingrid

Year of Birth

1956

Gender

Female

Location

USA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed in May 2019 after multiple bouts of pnemonia.  After finding out that Esbriet cost for me would be $3800/month, I started researching and found that it is made in a plant in Mexico and the cost there is $450/month.  After making an appointment with a pulmonary specialist there, I flew to Mexico City with all my medical info and x rays (he is one of Mexico’s best).  The doctor was totally professional and spoke fluent English.  After having a high resolution CT scan, he reviewed everything and confirmed diagnosis.  He wrote me a prescription for KITOSCELL 600mg to be taken 3 times daily. That is the Mexican name for Esbriet.  I filled 6 months of prescription there for $2700. My flights, hotel, food, taxis, tests, CT scan and medical appointments amounted to less than a one month supply of Esbriet at home. I will go back to Mexico for tests and to refill my prescription in November (6 months). I hope that all of you that are needing this medication will check into purchasing it in Mexico.  Google KITOSCELL and then google pulmonologists in Mexico City.  You can even check their medical rating…  The doctor I chose is in a beautiful, state of the art hospital there. Good luck to all of you!

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

KITOSCELL (ESBRIET) Mexico City

Current medication regimen

3 600mg Kitoscell pills daily, pulmonary rehab

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

I was diagnosed in May 2019 but think I have had it for at least a year

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