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Affordable Options to Branded Multiple Sclerosis Medicines - Fingolimod, Teriflunomide & Dimethyl Fumarate Generics

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes progressive nerve damage and disabling symptoms. Oral meds like Gilenya®, Aubagio®, and Tecfidera® have transformed MS care by reducing relapses and slowing progression, but high costs remain a barrier. This blog discusses how generic versions of MS medications are just as safe and effective as name-brand ones, and also far more widely accessible and reasonably priced.

What Is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. It damages the protective layer around nerves, leading to neuron injury in the brain and spinal cord.

This damage causes many symptoms. Common ones include pain, depression, mobility issues, incontinence, sleep disturbances, tingling, numbness, slurred speech, and problems with balance.

Early diagnosis and treatment are needed to slow disease progression and improve outcomes. 

Can Multiple Sclerosis Be Cured?

As of 2025, there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis, medicines can help reduce relapses, slow disease progression, and improve quality of life.

  • Fingolimod (Gilenya®) - It works by blocking immune cells from attacking the nervous system
  • Teriflunomide (Aubagio®) - It slows cell activity to reduce relapses
  • Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera®) -  It protects nerves and reduces relapses  

How Much Does Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Cost?

Multiple Sclerosis meds cost thousands of dollars per month due to these factors -

  1. Research & Development – High costs go into discovering, testing, and approving new MS meds.
  2. Patent Protection – Branded companies can set higher prices until generics arrive.
  3. Specialty Nature – These are complex meds with limited competition, so prices stay high.

Are There Any Affordable Multiple Sclerosis Medications?

Generics are a more affordable option. They offer the same ingredient, dose, and similar therapeutic effect as branded meds, but at a fraction of the cost.

This table shows the huge price difference between branded and generic medicines. It also shows how the generics in India are way more affordable than generics in the US.

Medicina

Brand Price (U.S.) for 30 capsules/tablets

Generic Price (U.S.) for 30 capsules/tablets

Generic Price (MedsPartner, India)

Fingolimod (Gilenya®)

$11,420.79


$2,292.60 

$91

Teriflunomide (Aubagio®)

$9,319.43 

$226.55

$96

Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera®)

$4,824.40

$448

$75

Advantages of Generic Multiple Sclerosis Medications from MedsPartner

  • Cost savings - Huge cost savings make the medicines accessible to patients facing financial stress.
  • Assured Quality - These generics are sourced from FDA/EMA-approved Indian manufacturers, offering high quality.
  • Compliant importation - Orders are processed only after due diligence as per the home country’s regulations.

MS patients can access proven therapies without financial stress, ensuring continuity of care and treatment with these generics.

How can you access these generics legally from India? Role of Personal Importation

Some patients can purchase them locally, but others must wait because of market limitations, patent protections, or other problems. Additionally, even generic medications can be costly in some nations when compared to their counterparts in other areas.

Personal importation provides patients in these areas with a reliable, safe, and lawful way to obtain reasonably priced generic medications from regulated markets like India.

Role of MedsPartner in access to high-quality and affordable Multiple Sclerosis Medications

At MedsPartner, we aim to bridge the gap between patients and life-changing treatments and source authentic and high-quality MS generics from licensed manufacturers that are approved by global regulatory bodies such as the EMA or FDA.

We offer

  • Genuine Multiple Sclerosis generics from reputed licensed manufacturers.
  • Entrega legal e rápida para uso pessoal em mais de 40 países.
  • Assistência completa à prescrição e processo de documentação.
  • Fornecimento transparente, sem informações ou custos ocultos.

Other Support Resources for MS Patients and Caregivers

1. National MS Society 

Offers help navigating treatment access and may guide patients to eligible assistance pathways.

2. NeedyMeds

A free resource to identify assistance programs, both brand and generic, for various medications.
 

3. The Assistance Fund - TAF

Provides copay assistance for FDA-approved MS treatments, easing out-of-pocket expenses.
 

4. PAN Foundation 

Offers up to $5,000/year to help with MS medication copays.

5. HealthWell Foundation 

Assists Medicare Part B patients in the U.S. with MS treatment costs, with eligibility based on income.

Answering Your FAQs About Multiple Sclerosis

1. What causes Multiple Sclerosis?
The cause of Multiple Sclerosis is not known. But genetics and environment play a role.

2. Are generic Multiple Sclerosis medicines as effective as branded ones?
Yes, they have the same active ingredient and similar efficacy when sourced from reputed manufacturers.

3. Why are Multiple Sclerosis drugs expensive?
High R&D, patent protection, and limited competition keep costs high.

4. What if my country doesn’t have affordable Multiple Sclerosis generics?
You may explore the safe and legal importation of personal meds.

Affordable Multiple Sclerosis Treatment - Now a Reality

The introduction of fingolimod, teriflunomide, and dimethyl fumarate generics is a turning point in multiple sclerosis treatment. For those facing challenges in accessing generics locally, MedsPartner provides a safe and legal pathway to obtain affordable alternatives through trusted personal importation. Visit medspartner.com or chat with our support team for free guidance on prescriptions, import rules, and shipping to your country.

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