Lupron Depot Kit

Lupron Depot Kit (leuprolide acetate) is a long-lasting injectable medication that is sometimes prescribed for men with prostate cancer. This cancer drug must be injected because leuprolide acetate does not activate when ingested orally.

The vast majority of prostate cancer cells need testosterone in order to survive and replicate. Leuprolide acetate interrupts testosterone production by the testes so that the cancer cells cannot thrive off of the sex hormone. This can help contain cancer growth and spread.

Leuprolide acetate is not a cure for prostate cancer but can help slow its growth while undergoing or awaiting treatment.

Because Lupron Depot Kit is injectable, it’s not always easily found at pharmacies. In fact, you may not be able to find it at all at a pharmacy in the United States, as it is commonly administered by doctors in their offices.

The average cash price for a Lupron Depot Kit in the U.S. is about $1,900.00. In order to find out what your doctor would charge you, you’ll need to inquire with their office.

At NorthWestPharmacy.com, you can buy brand name Lupron Depot Kits starting at about $375.00. As the dose increases, so does the price.

We also have access to a leuprolide acetate generic that is generally more affordable than the brand name, though it does depend on available supply. For example, purchasing the generic version in the 7.5 mg dose would save you about $125.00.

Gleevec

Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) is a biological therapy drug often used to treat symptoms associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), such as night sweats, fever, loss of appetite, and weight loss. CML is an uncommon type of cancer that affects bone marrow, which then affects the blood because the bone marrow makes blood cells.

Gleevec is also sometimes used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), which is a rare form of stomach cancer. Typically, removing the tumor is the best (and preferred) course of treatment for GIST, but it’s not always possible. When the tumor is too large or surgery is too risky, Gleevec may be used to shrink the tumor until it’s small enough (or the risk is reduced enough) to remove surgically.

Imatinib mesylate works as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), which — as the name suggests — blocks a chemical called tyrosine kinases. TKIs stop tyrosine kinases from sending growth signals to cells, which prevents cancer cells from growing or multiplying.

Brand name Gleevec is increasingly difficult to find in the United States. This is relatively common among well-established drugs with generic equivalents, in part because the customer typically wants to pay a lower price if given the option, but also because the insurance company also wants to pay a lower price.

At NorthWestPharmacy.com, we have brand name Gleevec in two different dosages (100 mg and 400 mg) starting off at about $29.00 per pill.

Lysodren

Lysodren (mitotane) is a prescription drug used to treat adrenal cortical cancer (ACC), a rare disease in which cancer develops on the outer layer (cortex) of the adrenal gland(s).

The adrenal glands are small glands located just above each kidney (one per side). They produce a few different hormones, including adrenaline and two steroids: aldosterone and cortisol.

Tumors that can develop on the adrenal glands can be either cancerous or benign, but adrenal cancer is nothing to be trifled with. Because they produce critical hormones for the body that literally make other systems function properly, a poorly functioning adrenal gland (or two) can have severe health consequences.

Surgery is really the preferred treatment method, but it’s not always possible. In those cases, Lysodren may be prescribed to help stop the spread of cancer.

While experts are still unclear as to why Lysodren works, the process is done by stopping the adrenal glands from producing adrenocorticoid hormones (steroids) that cancer cells feed on. By cutting off their “food” supply, they might starve and die, which could decrease the number of cancer cells in the body.

Lysodren is often difficult to find at a pharmacy in the United States. In many circumstances, it’s specially ordered through a physician, or is purchased through a medical facility. This allows them to charge high prices because they’re restricting the supply, but to be fair, Lysodren won’t have a naturally high demand because ACC is so rare. And as we know, drugs for rare diseases are often very expensive.

At NorthWestPharmacy.com, you can buy Lysodren in packs of 100 pills for about $955.00 ($9.55 per pill).

Rheumatrex (Methotrexate)

Rheumatrex (methotrexate) is a popular cancer drug because it can be used in so many situations. Most commonly, Rheumatrex is used for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, bone (and soft tissue) cancers, and a number of solid tumors, particularly those associated with breast, lung, head, neck, bladder, cervical, ovarian, and testicular cancers.

Rheumatrex is not typically the first line of defense in these situations. Most often, a different prescription has been attempted, but with disappointing results.

This type of drug interrupts the growth of certain cells in the body, particularly those that multiply quickly, such as cancer cells. However, Rheumatrex doesn’t just stop at cancer cells — it also interrupts bone marrow and skin cell reproduction, which can cause unwanted side effects.

Because this cancer drug has been on the market for so long, it can be difficult to find the brand name anywhere. Fortunately, it’s relatively affordable.

In the U.S., you can get 30 tablets generic methotrexate (2.5 mg) for about $30.00 ($1.00 per pill).

At NorthWestPharmacy.com, the same dose (2.5 mg) costs about $85.00, but you’re getting 100 tablets, which works out to be just $0.85 per pill.

We also sell a 10 mg dose in the same quantity for about $257.00 ($2.57 per pill).

Purinethol

Purinethol (mercaptopurine) is a cancer drug classified as an antimetabolite. Antimetabolites are some of the most common forms of cancer treatment and have been used for decades.

The way antimetabolites work is fascinating because it’s so targeted. When people think of chemotherapy, they often think of killing cells en masse and indiscriminately as the drugs try to kill the cancer cells. While antimetabolites do kill cells, they only target cells that are dividing.

Inside the body, they mimic substances that cells need in order to grow and multiply. The dividing cells get the antimetabolite instead of what they need, which blocks the replication of their DNA. This can effectively stop cancer cell growth. For this reason, antimetabolites are often used to shrink tumors, and as part of an overall course of treatment for various types of leukemia.

Purinethol in particular is often used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia, which is most common in children, but can also occur in adults. It’s also used at times to treat lymphoblastic lymphoma, as well as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Because Purinethol has been on the market for many years, there is a generic readily available. In fact, that’s what you’ll most likely find through American pharmacies. Generic mercaptopurine will cost about $42.00 for a one-month supply ($1.40 per pill).

At NorthWestPharmacy.com, we sell a 100-day supply of generic mercaptopurine for about $90.00 ($0.90 per pill).

If you need the brand name, you can buy a 25-day supply of Purinethol for about $102.00 ($4.08 per pill).

Xtandi Enzalutamide

Xtandi (enzalutamide) is an androgen receptor inhibitor that is sometimes used to treat prostate cancer. Experts generally agree that androgens (male sex hormones, such as testosterone) contribute to prostate cancer cell growth.

By inhibiting androgen receptors, Xtandi decreases the frequency at which testosterone can bind to said receptors. This may decrease the size of a tumor, but is not a cure for prostate cancer.

Typically, medications like Xtandi are not the first cancer drug prescribed but are instead used when other treatments aimed at lowering testosterone levels are not effective. There are many reasons for this methodology, but one of them is certainly a matter of cost and availability.

Xtandi is very expensive and does not currently have a generic version available. It’s considered a “specialty drug,” which severely restricts its accessibility. In the U.S., you may not even be able to purchase it on your own — it may need to be facilitated by a doctor’s office or hospital system.

At NorthWestPharmacy.com, you can buy a 120-capsule supply of Xtandi for $5,885.00 ($49.04 per pill).

That’s a much higher price than most medications we sell, so you can imagine how much more expensive it may be in the U.S.

Finding Cancer Drugs Cheaper Through Online Pharmacies

Receiving a cancer diagnosis, fighting the disease, and living with it while you treat it is stressful enough. You shouldn’t also be worried about how you’re going to afford the treatment so you can continue to live. Nor should you be worried about the debt you may incur while undergoing treatment.

While we can’t solve all these problems, we can help mitigate some of them — specifically, the cost of some of your cancer treatments. At NorthWestPharmacy.com, we sell a wide variety of cancer drugs that can help save your hard-earned money.

We know there are other international and Canadian online pharmacies you could choose from — and we don’t mean to brag — but we think we’re the best out there. Our commitment to our customers is to deliver savings, safety and service, and these principles are woven into the fabric of our organization. Ordering your prescriptions through NorthWestPharmacy.com is cost-effective, safe, reliable, and convenient (we’ll ship straight to your door).

First of all, we maintain strict safety standards as set forth by two pharmacy associations: The Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) and the International Pharmacy Association of British Columbia (IPABC).

Second, we’re dedicated to excellent customer service. Not only do we have a wealth of information on our website where you can learn more about us and our product offerings, but we have a staff of knowledgeable customer service representatives who are at your disposal when you need them.

We maintain a call center that keeps hours seven days a week. Our representatives can answer your questions, help you find your medication, and even walk you through order placement. Of course, if you have questions or concerns outside of our regular call center hours, you can always email us.

But you shouldn’t take our word for it. Please check out our website for more than 400,000 online Canada pharmacy reviews and international drugstore ratings from real customers who were happy with their NorthWestPharmacy.com experience.

When you’re ready to place an order, or if you have questions for our representatives, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-866-539-5330, or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!