How much does a box of dasatinib cost in 2024?

Dasatinib (Dasatinib) is a drug available only with a doctor's prescription. It is mainly used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+CML) in adults and children. It is also used to treat adults with Ph+CML and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ALL) after other drugs (such as imatinib) or treatments have failed. Dasatinib is also used in combination with chemotherapy to treat newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL in children 1 year of age and older.

Leukemia is a type of cancer in which the body produces too many abnormal white blood cells. It belongs to the general term of anti-tumor drugs or cancer drugs. Dasatinib mainly works by blockingBCR-ABL protein kinase, which interferes with the growth of cancer cells and is eventually destroyed by the body. Dasatinib helps reduce the number of leukemia cells.

Dasatinib is available as oral tablets. Take it once a day, morning and evening. The starting dose depends on the condition being treated and, in children, their weight. The dose is then gradually increased until the disease is controlled well enough.

Dasatinib is an original drug that is currently on the market in China and is included in medical insurance. Eligible patients can apply for reimbursement. Common specifications include50mg*60 tablets and 20mg*60 tablets. The market price per box is approximately RMB 10,000.

In the international market, the price of original drugs is even higher, usually exceeding 10,000 US dollars per box. In addition, generic drugs of dasatinib can also be found in the international market. Their ingredients are similar to the original drugs at home and abroad, but the price is relatively low. Indian pharmaceutical companies and Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies are the main manufacturers of generic drugs, which may sell for a few hundred yuan (the actual price will vary due to exchange rate fluctuations).