What does treatment cost in China vs Western countries?
In China, methimazole therapy costs $200–$500 per year, radioactive iodine (I-131) ranges from $1,500–$3,000, and thyroidectomy from $5,000–$10,000. In the US or UK, comparable treatments can cost $500–$2,000 annually for medication, $5,000–$15,000 for I-131, and $20,000–$40,000 for surgery. Patients typically save 50–70% in China.