The cost of a year’s worth of Hepatitis B interferon shots will probably cost between $9,000 and $70,000, and the exact price has a lot to do with the type of interferon as well as the manufacturer.
1. Long-acting interferon: the price of each one is generally between 1,200 yuan and 1,500 yuan, usually injected once a week, a course of treatment usually takes about a year, the cost is about 50,000 to 70,000 yuan.
2. Ordinary interferon: usually a few dozen dollars a piece, each course of treatment usually takes 6 months – 12 months, the approximate cost per year is between 9,000 yuan and 12,000 yuan. However, the therapeutic effect of ordinary interferon is often inferior to that of long-acting interferon.
Interferon is used in the treatment of acute hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis C, and chronic hepatitis B. Adverse effects include fever, malaise, headache, dizziness, and loss of appetite; it is contraindicated in patients with thyroid disorders, retinopathy, and psoriasis.
It is recommended that patients can choose the right interferon treatment for themselves under the guidance of a specialist according to their actual situation.