Erivedge

Boxed Warning — Erivedge: Erivedge can cause embryo-fetal death or severe birth defects. Pregnancy status must be verified within 7 days before starting treatment. Females of reproductive potential must use effective contraception during treatment and for 24 months after the final dose. Male patients must use condoms, even after vasectomy, during treatment and for 3 months after the final dose, to avoid exposing pregnant or reproductive-age partners.

Erivedge Warnings and Precautions

• Embryo-fetal toxicity: See boxed warning above.
• Blood donation: Patients should not donate blood or blood products during treatment and for 24 months after the final dose.
• Musculoskeletal adverse reactions: Muscle spasms are very common and should be monitored.
• Premature fusion of the epiphyses: Has been reported in pediatric patients (Erivedge is not approved for pediatric use).

How to Access Erivedge in India: A 6-Step Process

Step 1 – Search & request your medicine: The patient or treating doctor submits a request with basic details to initiate the access process.

Step 2 – Verification & eligibility review: The team verifies availability and reviews eligibility against regulatory and clinical requirements to ensure a compliant pathway.

Step 3 – Receive quote & delivery timeline: A transparent quotation is shared, covering medicine cost, logistics, and a clear delivery timeline.

Step 4 – Regulatory approval process: Assistance is provided to secure the approvals and documentation required for legal cross-border access.

Step 5 – Temperature-controlled import & handling: The medicine is sourced and transported under strict GDP-compliant conditions to maintain product integrity.

Step 6 – Secure delivery: The medicine is delivered to the patient or treating hospital, with updates provided at each stage.

Note: From request to delivery, every step is designed to ensure your treatment reaches you safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays.

Documentation & Availability

What documents are required to import Erivedge to India?

Erivedge (vismodegib) capsules may be imported in the patient's name only, by patients or government hospitals, in line with India's import regulations for unapproved medicines. The following documentation is required:

• A valid prescription from a qualified oncologist or dermatologist
• The patient's diagnostic reports confirming basal cell carcinoma
• Patient ID proof (issued by the Government of India)

How is the order confirmed?

The order is confirmed only after receipt and verification of a valid prescription from the doctor and, if applicable, an import permit.

Is Erivedge available in India?

Erivedge (vismodegib capsules) is a prescription medicine that legally requires a doctor's prescription to be dispensed. As of current publicly available information, Erivedge is not commercially marketed in India.

However, patients in India can legally access Erivedge through the Named Patient Program (NPP) — an import provision that allows patients to receive medicines approved in other countries but not yet marketed in India, under a doctor's prescription and proper regulatory documentation.

Erivedge received US FDA approval in January 2012 for advanced basal cell carcinoma, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.

Erivedge can be made available to patients, doctors, and hospitals across major cities in India, including Gurgaon, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Hyderabad, Mysore, Kerala, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Jaipur, Udaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh, Mohali, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, Mangalore, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Goa, Jammu, Srinagar, Dehradun, Bhopal, Indore, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and others.

Sourcing & Delivery of Erivedge

Erivedge is sourced directly from authorized channels in the country of origin and shipped to India under GDP-compliant logistics to preserve product integrity from dispatch to delivery.

• Storage maintained at 15°C to 30°C throughout transit
• Real-time shipment tracking and delivery updates
• Delivery coordinated directly with the patient, family, or treating hospital

Availability of Erivedge Across Major Cities in India

Named Patient Program supports access to Erivedge for patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma across major cities in India, coordinating documentation, sourcing, and delivery with treating specialists.

Mumbai

Patients in Mumbai can access Erivedge through NPP with support from treating oncologists and dermatologists.

Delhi

In Delhi, NPP coordinates with hospitals and specialty oncology clinics to facilitate timely access to Erivedge.

Bangalore

Bangalore's oncology and dermatology centers work with NPP to support patients requiring Erivedge.

Chennai

Patients in Chennai can access Erivedge through NPP, with coordination between treating doctors and the program's regulatory and logistics team.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's oncology centers support diagnosis and access coordination for Erivedge through NPP.

Kolkata

NPP facilitates access to Erivedge for patients in Kolkata under the guidance of treating specialists.

Pune

Patients in Pune can access Erivedge through NPP with prescription-based coordination and delivery support.

Ahmedabad

NPP supports access to Erivedge for patients in Ahmedabad, working directly with treating specialists.

Kochi

Patients in Kochi and across Kerala can access Erivedge through NPP's regulated import pathway.

Chandigarh

NPP coordinates access to Erivedge for patients in Chandigarh and the surrounding region.

Jaipur

Patients in Jaipur can access Erivedge through NPP with support from treating specialists.

Lucknow

NPP facilitates access to Erivedge for patients in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.

Bhubaneswar

Patients in Bhubaneswar can access Erivedge through NPP's coordinated import and delivery process.

Guwahati

NPP supports access to Erivedge for patients in Guwahati and across the Northeast region.

NPP also supports access for patients in other Indian cities not listed above — contact the team to check availability and timelines for your location.