How much does a box of Crizotinib cost?

Crizotinib is a drug used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in which cancer cells have spread to nearby tissue or other parts of the body. In addition, it can treat a specific type of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in certain adults and children 1 and older who have relapsed or have not responded to other treatments. Crizotinib is also used to treat a type of cancer called inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT), which develops in mucosal tissue (usually in the abdominal area) involving the lungs, bladder, stomach, uterus, liver, or intestines. Crizotinib is also an effective option for patients who cannot be treated with surgery, or in adults and children 1 year and older who have not improved or have relapsed after previous treatment.

As a kinase inhibitor, crizotinib works by blocking the action of a naturally occurring substance. This substance may be a key factor necessary to help cancer cells multiply. By inhibiting the action of this substance, crizotinib can slow the growth and spread of cancer cells, thus having a therapeutic effect.

In China, crizotinib is already on the market and included in medical insurance, and patients can consult and purchase it at local hospital pharmacies. According to market conditions, the latest selling price of the German original version of crizotinib is between 5,000-15,000 yuan. For the overseas original research version, its latest price is 10,000 multiples. In addition, in Laos and Bangladesh, some officially marketed generic drugs are also available. The ingredients of these generic drugs are basically the same as the original drugs, and the latest price is around two to three thousand yuan. For patients, crizotinib can be purchased through legal overseas channels to obtain the treatment drugs they need.