Zokinvy

Zokinvy Warnings and Precautions

• Embryo-fetal toxicity: Zokinvy can cause fetal harm. Females of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during treatment.
• Food and drug interactions: Grapefruit, Seville oranges, and certain other foods and medicines can interact with lonafarnib and increase the risk of side effects — patients should review their full medication and diet list with their doctor.
• Gastrointestinal side effects: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common and may require supportive management.
• Hepatic monitoring: Liver function should be monitored periodically during treatment.

How to Access Zokinvy 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 Zokinvy to India?

Zokinvy (lonafarnib) 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 specialist
• The patient's diagnostic reports, including genetic confirmation of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome or a processing-deficient progeroid laminopathy
• 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 Zokinvy available in India?

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

However, patients in India can legally access Zokinvy 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.

Zokinvy received US FDA approval in November 2020 to reduce mortality risk in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and related progeroid laminopathies, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.

Zokinvy 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 Zokinvy

Zokinvy 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 Zokinvy Across Major Cities in India

Named Patient Program supports access to Zokinvy for patients with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and related progeroid laminopathies across major cities in India, coordinating documentation, sourcing, and delivery with treating specialists.

Mumbai

Patients in Mumbai can access Zokinvy through NPP with support from treating specialists at the city's leading genetics and pediatric centers.

Delhi

In Delhi, NPP coordinates with hospitals and specialty genetics clinics to facilitate timely access to Zokinvy.

Bangalore

Bangalore's genetics and pediatric specialty centers work with NPP to support patients requiring Zokinvy.

Chennai

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

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's genetics and pediatric specialty centers support diagnosis and access coordination for Zokinvy through NPP.

Kolkata

NPP facilitates access to Zokinvy for patients in Kolkata under the guidance of treating specialists.

Pune

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

Ahmedabad

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

Kochi

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

Chandigarh

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

Jaipur

Patients in Jaipur can access Zokinvy through NPP with support from treating specialists.

Lucknow

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

Bhubaneswar

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

Guwahati

NPP supports access to Zokinvy 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.