How much does Cabozantinib cost per month?

Cabozantinib (Cabozantinib) is a commonly used targeted therapy drug that can be used to treat a variety of cancers. In clinical practice, cabozantinib can be divided into capsule form and tablet form according to different cancer types and patient conditions.

Caboozantinib in capsule form is primarily used to treat medullary thyroid cancer, and the recommended dose is 140 mg once daily. Patients should avoid eating two hours before and one hour after taking the drug to ensure absorption and efficacy of the drug. Cabozantinib is available in tablet form for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma and differentiated thyroid cancer. The recommended dose is 60 mg once daily. If serious or intolerable side effects occur, it may be necessary to reduce the dose or temporarily stop treatment. Treatment continues as long as the patient is benefiting from the treatment and the side effects are acceptable.

However, it should be noted that the original drug Cabozantinib, which has not yet been launched in China, cannot be included in medical insurance. Currently, the original cabozantinib drug on the market overseas includes the Japanese version, the Turkish version and the European version. Depending on market supply and exchange rates, the price of tablets may be around 30,000 yuan, while the price of capsule preparations may be around 40,000 yuan (prices may fluctuate due to exchange rates). Since a patient's treatment requires about one box of drugs for one month, the cost of treatment is relatively high. These prices are approximate prices per box of medication for a month's treatment of the patient.

In order to reduce the financial burden on patients, generic drugs of cabozantinib have appeared in some countries and regions. These generic drugs are similar in efficacy to the original drugs, but are more affordable. For example, the price of generic cabozantinib produced in Bangladesh is only more than 2,000 yuan. This is undoubtedly good news for patients who cannot afford the high cost of original drugs.

In addition, in addition to the drug price, the cost of treatment also includes other medical expenses, such as diagnostic tests, surgical expenses, hospitalization expenses, etc. Cancer treatment is often a long-term process and costs will vary depending on individual circumstances