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Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Socialhalfcast: 10:28am On Sep 14, 2018 |
Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure might leave you wondering about the shortcomings in life. Your chances of survival can be estimated at approximately 10%, even if you are extremely careful with your standard of living, food intake and immediate surroundings. Health issues like a headache can be cured for free by government-owned hospitals in some continents. In most cases, the cost of treating victims with rare diseases might be so expensive, which might eventually run a well-established government agency down in a short period of time. it’s a known fact that some Special drugs used in managing rare diseases have proven to be more expensive than some self-acquired luxuries or investments combined. The research found out that some people would rather move on to the afterlife than lavishing money on some expensive drugs, which might eventually choke them to death someday because the chances of survival are below the limit of zero. 1. Glybera ($1.2 Million) (434,124,000.00 naira) Glybera is the trade name of Alipogene tiparvovec developed and marketed by uniQure. This gene therapy treatment is not approved in the US -- the overwhelming cost rate might be the only possible reasons associated with the US not approving the drug use among its citizens. Europe approved the legal recommendation of the drug which was endorsed by European Commission in 2012, it is used to treat lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD), a rare inherited disorder which can cause severe pancreatitis. As of 2016, only one person had been treated with the drug. uniQure also announced in April 2017, it will not be renewing the marketing authorization of Glybera in Europe complaining of lack of demand. 2. Luxturna ($850,000) (307,504,500.00 naira) Luxturna is a trade name for Voretigene neparvovec, a gene therapy for the treatment of Leber's congenital amaurosis It was developed by Spark Therapeutics and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. This is the first gene therapy to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is considered by some people as the most expensive drug in the world due to the low demand for Glycera. 3. Ravicti ($793,000) (286,883,610.00 naira) Glycerol phenylbutyrate (trade name: Ravicti) is a drug manufactured by Hyperion Therapeutics (now Horizon Pharma) used for treating toxic ammonia in the blood, for people with urea cycle disorder. Ammonia is very toxic in the blood and tissues and can lead to permanent brain damage, coma, or death. To treat this life snatching disease, you would have to give out a whopping $793,000. 4. Soliris ($7000,000) (253,239,000.00 naira) Soliris is the trade name of Eculizumab, a medication used for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). It is developed and manufactured by Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. in America. In October 2017, it was certified to be able to treat adults with neuromuscular disorder generalized myasthenia gravis (GMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibody-positive. This is probably a mouthful of medical jargons and we wouldn't like to bore your precious day with that -- research it. 5. Brineura ($700,000) (253,239,000.00 naira) This was drug developed by BioMarin Pharmaceutical as, postingday.com team would rather call this drug "save a child with $700,000" drug. Ok we know, we are so bad at jokes . Cerliponase alfa (marketed as Brineura) is a drug used in treating Batten disease, which is a form of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis. The disease is an uncommon disorder (inherited) that affects the nervous system. It usually manifests in early childhood (5-10 years) with symptoms like seizures. The victims of this disease often require the use of a wheelchair or a walking aid, by late childhood and most do not survive past their teens. The amount a patient or their family pays for Brineura treatment is affected by multiple circumstances, including manufacturer support. 6. Copyrights of Postingday.com Were you thrilled, impressed or happy, kindly share our site with your friends and family?. Source: https://postingday.com/top5-most-expensive-drugs-in-the-world/ 12 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Alejoc(m): 10:33am On Sep 14, 2018 |
Thank God for good health! 321 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Ehiscotch(m): 10:34am On Sep 14, 2018 |
If the average nigerian is diagnosed with any of these diseases, it is only God that will save you. Our doctors would even tell you iz village people dah iz doing you. 78 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by ChiefAzubuike(f): 10:35am On Sep 14, 2018 |
The ear drops Buhari used to cure his ear infection cost far more than all these.. However , Eunice Atuejide For 2019. 50 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by saintjimos(m): 10:53am On Sep 14, 2018 |
God I thank you for the gift of being fit GOD HEALS 62 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Nobody: 10:53am On Sep 14, 2018 |
Me no kuku like injection. |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Nobody: 12:19pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Alejoc: 2 Likes |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by tstx(m): 2:15pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
I'm just curious,,, What illness does the drug in number 6 cure and how much is it sold for? .. 3 Likes |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by HolyClement001(m): 2:15pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
lol |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by visijo(m): 2:16pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Non can cure dead or death.. 1 Like |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by ylaa(f): 2:16pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Thank you Baba God for giving me Divine health. 11 Likes |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by olufalaye: 2:16pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Pls help me, my school fees portal is almost closing, no money no help to pay. Pls save a life today, am thinking suicidal now. |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by joganut(m): 2:17pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
even after buying all this u will still die.......... 1 Like |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by fortunechy(m): 2:19pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
The reason of costly is cuz of much cocaine input...... argue with ur undies |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by tundeontop: 2:21pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
tstx:Can't you read ? |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by dingbang(m): 2:21pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by tundeontop: 2:23pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
olufalaye:People prefer to help street beggars than online beggars. Bros enter street! 12 Likes |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by cardoso514: 2:24pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
The implication of this info is to give Thanks to Baba God for the gift if life and good health everyday 12 Likes |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Oceannaagent: 2:24pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
wow expensive are such drugs |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Favbolu(m): 2:24pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
There is nothing as good as good health. |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by legibow: 2:24pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Baba mo dupe Temi..... 3 Likes |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by Brightgem(f): 2:24pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Cars, houses, success will not matter if peace is taken out of the body. Only those suffering health conditions common and uncommon can understand this statement. Health is wealth indeed. Welldone OP. Do follow www.yourhealthattitude.com for great health posts. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by millhouse: 2:25pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Please stay healthy |
Re: Top5 Most Expensive Drugs In The World And Diseases They Cure by mudiana(m): 2:25pm On Sep 14, 2018 |
Baba God thank you for life and good health. |
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