How much does it cost to get growth hormone for a child who is short in height

The cost of treating children with growth hormone injections usually ranges from 20000 to 150000 yuan per year, and the actual price is influenced by factors such as dosage requirements, brand differences, treatment cycles, hospital levels, and regional consumption levels.

1. Dose requirement:

The dosage of growth hormone used is calculated based on body weight, with a daily requirement of 0.1-0.15IU per kilogram of body weight. Children weighing 30 kilograms need 10950-16425IU per year, with an average cost of 3-8 yuan per IU, and the basic cost is about 33000-131000 yuan. Some patients with idiopathic short stature may require higher doses.

2. Brand difference:

The annual cost of domestically produced recombinant human growth hormone is about 20000 to 60000 yuan, while imported brands such as Nuoze and Zhenyi require 80000 to 150000 yuan. The price of long-acting formulations injected once a week is 30% -50% higher than that of short acting formulations injected daily. The price difference between powder injection and water injection can reach 20% -40%.

3. Treatment cycle:

Typical treatment should last for 1-3 years, and medication should be discontinued when bone age approaches closure. The cost is highest in the first year, and adjusting the dosage based on growth rate may reduce expenses in the future. Some patients with growth hormone deficiency require continuous treatment until the end of puberty.

4. Hospital level:

Treatment fees in tertiary hospitals are 15% -25% higher than those in secondary hospitals, including regular bone age monitoring, thyroid function tests, and other supporting projects. The expert evaluation fee for special needs clinics increases by 300-800 yuan each time, but more accurate dosage adjustment plans can be obtained.

5. Regional differences:

The expenses in first tier cities are 20% -30% higher than those in third - and fourth tier cities, and some provinces include growth hormone in the reimbursement scope of medical insurance special clinics. Medical insurance in Zhejiang, Shanghai and other places can reimburse 50% -70%, and the annual deductible can be controlled within 30000 yuan. During growth hormone therapy, it is necessary to ensure a high protein intake of 500ml of milk, 1 egg, and 50g of lean meat per day, and engage in vertical exercises such as skipping rope and basketball 3-5 times a week. Regularly monitor blood sugar and thyroid function, measure height growth rate every 3 months, and ideally increase by 8-12 centimeters per year. Before treatment, it is necessary to complete pituitary MRI, insulin-like growth factor testing, and other examinations to exclude contraindications. During treatment, avoid vigorous exercise to prevent femoral head slippage. It is recommended to choose a fixed time before bedtime injection, combined with sufficient sleep to promote growth hormone secretion. If the annual growth is less than 5 centimeters or there are adverse reactions such as joint pain, it is necessary to promptly follow up and adjust the plan.