How much does cabozantinib cost and what should I pay attention to?

Cabozantinib is available in two application forms. The capsule form (Cometriq) is mainly used for the treatment of medullary thyroid cancer, while the tablet form (Cabometyx) is targeted at the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma and differentiated thyroid cancer. Because the Cometriq and Cabometyx brands have different formulations, they cannot be used interchangeably.

Cabozantinib may cause a perforation (hole or tear) or fistula (abnormal passage) in the stomach or intestines. Cabozantinib also increases the risk of serious bleeding.

Call your doctor if you have: severe stomach pain, choking or gagging when eating or drinking, unusual bleeding, bloody or tarry stools, heavy menstrual bleeding, or coughing up blood.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have: low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia); open wounds on the skin (or wounds that are still healing); bleeding problems (such as bloody or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds); high blood pressure; liver disease; or preexisting dental problems. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.

Caboozantinib may harm your unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking cabozantinib and for at least 4 months after your last dose. If you think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor.

This medication may affect fertility (the ability to have children) in men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because cabozantinib may harm an unborn baby.

You should not breastfeed while you are using this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose

At present, cabozantinib is not yet available in China, so patients in need cannot purchase it directly from domestic hospitals. It is understood that the original research version and various generic versions of cabozantinib are available for purchase in overseas markets. The original research version of tablets is priced at approximately 35,000 yuan, while the capsule version is approximately 46,000 yuan. It is particularly worth mentioning that the original research version of tablets produced in Türkiye has excellent performance in terms of cost performance. At the same time, the price of the generic version of cabozantinib available overseas is relatively affordable, ranging from RMB 800 to RMB 7,600, providing patients with a variety of choices. If you have more questions about cabozantinib, please consult a regular overseas medical consulting company.