Good morning All, I know that many are frustrated by the current position that (outside Scotland) Lenalidamide is not available on the NHS as maintenance after SCT. Everyone should know that you can buy Natco Lenalidamide by post from India from a variety of sellers.
Order online, sent to you by Post.
No prescription is required.
No need to travel to India.
It is perfectly legal.
I have now been on Lenalidamide for 15 months, and it has cost me £670 for the last 12 months including shipping costs. (Plus £30 odd in bank transfer fees). The biggest risk IMV is that the vendor takes the money and never sends the goods. Well worth the risk.
My consultant knows about this, and considers that it is a good move (although they are not allowed to promote my sourcing it from India). One consultant confirmed that the Natco lenalid is identical to Revlimid as far as they understand, (which is the case with all generic drugs) and the only reason not to take it would be the risk of side-effects which go with taking Revlamid/Lenalid. That is being monitored anyway as part of regular checks/bloods.
This is a drug which is simple to make, has been on the market for over 20 years now, and there is no reason why we should not all be taking it in the generic form available from India. (I cannot comment on other version from Dr Reddys – but both Natco and Dr Reddys are massive pharmas valued in the billions).
