Is DIFICID expensive?

Dificid (fidaxomicin) is used to treat diarrhea caused by an infection with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) in adults and children, but it is expensive.

How much does DIFICID cost in Canada?

that the price of Dificid in Canada is now, or was at any time since date of first sale, excessive for purposes of the Patent Act. 3.2 The list price of Dificid will be reduced to $94.6000 on January 1, 2016.

Is DIFICID generic?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Dificid available in the United States. Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Dificid. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe.

Is DIFICID available in Canada?

DIFICID was approved in Canada on a priority basis recognizing the critical need for new options to treat this disease and is the first new treatment for CDI in over 20 years.

How effective is Dificid?

Dificid, a newer antibiotic for treating Clostridium difficile infection, was highly effective for treating initial and recurrent infections, including in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to the results of a multicenter retrospective study.

When do you use fidaxomicin?

Fidaxomicin (Dificid) is an oral macrolide antibiotic labeled for the treatment of Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea in adults. It primarily exhibits activity against species of clostridia, mainly C. difficile, while having no or limited activity against normal gastrointestinal flora.

Will Dificid cure C diff?

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How strong is dificid?

Dificid (fidaxomicin) is available only as 200 mg strength tablets. The recommended dose is one 200 mg Dificid tablet orally twice daily for 10 days with or without food. Serious side effects are GI bleeding and intestinal obstruction.

How many times can you take Dificid?

Fidaxomicin (Dificid) for Clostridium difficile Infection

Drug	Dosage	Cost of full course*
Fidaxomicin (Dificid)	200 mg twice daily	Approximately $3,360 for a 10-day course