Generic (Anastrozole), Brand name Arimidex in Bangkok

[inbangkok]

Has anyone found a generic version of Arimidex (anastrozole) anywhere in Bangkok? I have only found the brand name one which costs over 4,000 baht for 28 pills.

[lopburi3]

Available Brands

Anatero [ Hetero ] Aremed [ Remedica ]

Arimidex [ AstraZeneca ] Femizet [ Fresenius Kabi ]

http://www.mims.com/THAILAND/Home/GatewaySubscription/?generic=Anastrozole

[inbangkok]

Available Brands

Anatero [ Hetero ] Aremed [ Remedica ]

Arimidex [ AstraZeneca ] Femizet [ Fresenius Kabi ]

http://www.mims.com/THAILAND/Home/GatewaySubscription/?generic=Anastrozole

The only brand I have ever seen in pharmacies is the AstraZeneca one which is very expensive. I am sure the others would be a bit cheaper but I cannot find them anywhere.

[inbangkok]

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Edited February 12, 2016 by inbangkok

[lopburi3]

Normally you have to ask pharmacy to order in such cases. Some will, especially if you appear to become a regular customer. Or you can contact directly as ask where it is available.

[inbangkok]

Normally you have to ask pharmacy to order in such cases. Some will, especially if you appear to become a regular customer. Or you can contact directly as ask where it is available.

I will give it a try. Most pharmacies have never seemed interested in ordering anything for me when I have asked. But I will maybe try some bigger ones. Hopefully, someone else may still chime in if they know a specific pharmacy that carries another brand. I am surprised how difficult it is to find here considering it is on the WHO essential medications list.

[Sheryl]

It is prescription only in Thailand which in practice means most pharmacies will not carry it. Government hospitals (large ones) will have it, but you will have to see a doctor first. Cost of the consultation minimal in money but may take up the better part of a day in time.

[inbangkok]

It is prescription only in Thailand which in practice means most pharmacies will not carry it. Government hospitals (large ones) will have it, but you will have to see a doctor first. Cost of the consultation minimal in money but may take up the better part of a day in time.

Thanks. I have indeed been to a few government hospitals in the past and the wait is probably not worth the cost savings in this situation.

[NickJ]

Yes. I bought some over six years ago. Cheap compared to the brand name. Its used by bodybuilders to control estrogen. So its here. In Pharmacies that cater to bodybuilders. I bought it for my Mom as she had breast cancer. If your using it for this try and find out as much as you can about the pros and cons. My Mom had a severe stroke and I believe this drug helped to cause it. Estrogen helps protect the blood brain barrier.

[inbangkok]

Yes. I bought some over six years ago. Cheap compared to the brand name. Its used by bodybuilders to control estrogen. So its here. In Pharmacies that cater to bodybuilders. I bought it for my Mom as she had breast cancer. If your using it for this try and find out as much as you can about the pros and cons. My Mom had a severe stroke and I believe this drug helped to cause it. Estrogen helps protect the blood brain barrier.

I have indeed seen some next to the steroids in certain pharmacies. However, the ones I have seen are not legitimate generic alternatives to Arimidex. They are generally produced underground and therefore, no true way to know what the pills actually contain. So I am looking around for one of the 4 registered brands on MIMS that another poster helpfully posted above.

Worst come to worst, I can just buy the real Arimidex. It's just hard to believe that some pharmacy in Bangkok does not carry one of the cheaper (legitimate) alternatives.

[Sheryl]

As explained, it is illegal for them to do so, unless (1) you have a prescription and (2) they have a system in place to record sales and fill prescriptions, which extremely few pharmacies do.

If as it sounds like you are using this for off-label reasons and not cancer, going ot a govt hospital will not work as they will not prescribe it to you.

[inbangkok]

As explained, it is illegal for them to do so, unless (1) you have a prescription and (2) they have a system in place to record sales and fill prescriptions, which extremely few pharmacies do.

If as it sounds like you are using this for off-label reasons and not cancer, going ot a govt hospital will not work as they will not prescribe it to you.

It is completely....100% legitimate use in conjunction with Dr. supervised TRT. Excess testosterone converts to estrogen which can make a man grow tits (even on very small doses). This is the drug that is used to prevent that. Whether it is technically "off-label" use I have no idea. But it is widely accepted for men to use in conjunction with TRT with almost every Dr. involved with TRT at this point.

Also, I understand that is may be illegal to sell without a prescription. However, I am still just as shocked that no one seems to have it. You have consistently pointed out that Viagra also needs a prescription....yet every pharmacy seems to carry multiple brands of that drug. And in addition, I have never heard one single case of anyone ever being asked for a prescription at the time of purchase for Viagra. Arxocia (an NASAID) also needs a prescription. However, yet again, never heard of anyone actually being asked, yet almost every pharmacy carries it. So this is why I am surprised no one seems to carry alternatives to Arimidex simply because it "needs a prescription".

I am not condoning or encouraging any illegal activity.....but to pretend that the majority of pharmacies in this country comply with actual laws regarding the dispensing of medication in regards to prescriptions and/or log books is just silly. I have bought "prescription" drugs from the pharmacy owned and operated by the pharmaceutical school at Chula University where their students intern at and even they don't ask for prescriptions or log anything. Again, not encouraging or condoning anything....just stating reality.

Edited February 12, 2016 by inbangkok

[jonaz]

Why don't you just go with Nolvadex as a cheaper option if it's just to prevent gyno? It's only about 700 baht. Anastrozole is overkill for trt dosages. And yes, I know the difference between a SERM and an AI

[IrishMick]

Arimidex is a very potent drug. Iess you are taking a massive amount of Testosterone like a bodybuilder might then Tamoxifen will be the better option for you.

[inbangkok]

Why don't you just go with Nolvadex as a cheaper option if it's just to prevent gyno? It's only about 700 baht. Anastrozole is overkill for trt dosages. And yes, I know the difference between a SERM and an AI

Arimidex is a very potent drug. Iess you are taking a massive amount of Testosterone like a bodybuilder might then Tamoxifen will be the better option for you.

Thanks guys for the suggestion. I am under the impression that regardless of the amount of Testosterone being used, an AI is still a better option at this point. I know that Nolvadex and Clomid were used before Arimidex was developed, but the Dr.s I have spoken to and the research I have done seem to stand firm on using AI's these days. I just bought a new pack of Arimiex and I only take about .25mg every other day, so I am set for a while. But maybe I will look into using Nolvadex or Clomid a bit more.

[Sheryl]

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[fitfalang]

Hi all,

 

Bumping up this thread as I am also looking for some generic Arimidex (anastrozole 1mg) in Bangkok. So far I have asked my social security hospital (Kluaynamthai) but no luck. I also checked a couple of pharmacies but none of them had it. 

 

I am on testosterone replacement therapy which increases my E2 levels too high. I was prescibed a years supply of Aromasin (exemestane) from my home country but it caused me terrible side effects. As per the specialists recommendation in my home country, I can also use Arimidex instead. However, he cannot obviously send prescription drugs to me so I'd have to wait until summer to get them. Therefore I need to purchase it somewhere locally.  I stopped the Aromasin and feeling better, but now already having pain in my breasts so looking to find it pretty urgently.

 

I think the Southeast pharmacy on Sukhumvit carries the original Arimidex but the price is like 8000 baht for a box. My insurance won't cover this as it's related to an existing condition (cancer) that I had younger, so my options are either find a cheaper alternative and pay myself, or get it from a social security hospital somehow. Any advice? 

[Sheryl]

Suggest you try the government cancer hospital - Chulabhorn

 

You will have to see a doctor first.  I suggest you get a medical summary from your home country doctor with your history and recommendation for the drug, this will help.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Chulabhorn-Hospital-143178505731188/

 

(click on the map for location - their website is under revision)

 

Note that there is no locally made generic. There is however an Indian generic, brand name Anatero, and a generic from Cyprus, brand name Aremed.

[SS1]

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Suggest you try the government cancer hospital - Chulabhorn

 

You will have to see a doctor first.  I suggest you get a medical summary from your home country doctor with your history and recommendation for the drug, this will help.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Chulabhorn-Hospital-143178505731188/

 

(click on the map for location - their website is under revision)

 

Note that there is no locally made generic. There is however an Indian generic, brand name Anatero, and a generic from Cyprus, brand name Aremed.

 

Thanks for the info, also interested in this. 

Edited March 6, 2018 by SS1

[itsallmedia]

On 2/16/2016 at 8:01 AM, inbangkok said:

Thanks guys for the suggestion. I am under the impression that regardless of the amount of Testosterone being used, an AI is still a better option at this point. I know that Nolvadex and Clomid were used before Arimidex was developed, but the Dr.s I have spoken to and the research I have done seem to stand firm on using AI's these days. I just bought a new pack of Arimiex and I only take about .25mg every other day, so I am set for a while. But maybe I will look into using Nolvadex or Clomid a bit more.

Where did you end up buying it from?

[fitfalang]

On 7/4/2018 at 9:40 PM, itsallmedia said:

Where did you end up buying it from?

 

SouthEast Pharmacy on Sukhumvit - it was 4500 baht. 

[fitfalang]

On 8/7/2018 at 3:53 AM, hyku1147 said:

A guy could go to Pattaya and stock up. 30 1mg Anazole for 1000b at Tims pharmacy.

 

Is this real pharmaceutical grade, or some UG lab stuff? 

[fitfalang]

13 hours ago, hyku1147 said:

Tims has a good reputation for selling quality generics.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Anazole&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b

Thanks, I appreciate the help. AP is not a licenced pharmaceutical company, but a "high end" UGL from India mainly catering for bodybuilders. I don't doubt it can be good quality, however using this drug for the rest of my life I'd rather go with a licenced brand. 

I might also give it a try if I can get it for free from my social security hospital. They were happy to prescribe me Xanax for sleeping on the plane, so I don't think it would be an issue (if they stock it) since I have a legitimate reason to use it and a specialist recommendation from my home country.