What does treatment cost in China vs Western countries?

In China, annual antifibrotic therapy (nintedanib or pirfenidone) typically ranges from $10,000 to $20,000 USD, compared to $60,000–$100,000 USD in the US or Western Europe. Lung transplant evaluation and surgery in China can cost $50,000–$80,000 USD, versus $200,000–$500,000 USD abroad. These figures include hospital stays, medications, and follow-up care, but exclude travel and accommodation.