OFEV

Ofev Warnings and Precautions

• Liver injury: Ofev has been associated with elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin. Liver function tests should be done before starting treatment and monitored periodically thereafter.
• Embryo-fetal toxicity: Ofev can cause fetal harm. A pregnancy test should be done before starting treatment, and effective contraception used during treatment.
• Gastrointestinal effects: Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are common and may require supportive management or dose adjustment.
• Bleeding risk: Ofev may increase the risk of bleeding.
• Arterial thromboembolic events: Increased risk has been observed; caution is advised in patients with cardiovascular risk factors.
• Gastrointestinal perforation: Rare but serious cases have been reported.

How to Access Ofev 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 Ofev to India?

Ofev (nintedanib) 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 pulmonologist or rheumatologist
• The patient's diagnostic reports confirming IPF, progressive fibrosing ILD, or SSc-ILD
• 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 Ofev available in India?

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

However, patients in India can legally access Ofev 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.

Ofev received US FDA approval for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, progressive fibrosing ILD, and SSc-ILD, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.

Ofev 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 Ofev

Ofev 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 Ofev Across Major Cities in India

Named Patient Program supports access to Ofev for patients with pulmonary fibrosis and related ILDs across major cities in India, coordinating documentation, sourcing, and delivery with treating pulmonologists.

Mumbai

Patients in Mumbai can access Ofev through NPP with support from treating pulmonologists and rheumatologists at the city's leading centers.

Delhi

In Delhi, NPP coordinates with hospitals and specialty respiratory clinics to facilitate timely access to Ofev.

Bangalore

Bangalore's pulmonology and rheumatology centers work with NPP to support patients requiring Ofev.

Chennai

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

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's respiratory disease centers support diagnosis and access coordination for Ofev through NPP.

Kolkata

NPP facilitates access to Ofev for patients in Kolkata under the guidance of treating pulmonologists.

Pune

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

Ahmedabad

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

Kochi

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

Chandigarh

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

Jaipur

Patients in Jaipur can access Ofev through NPP with support from treating pulmonologists.

Lucknow

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

Bhubaneswar

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

Guwahati

NPP supports access to Ofev 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.