How much does a box of generic giritinib cost?

Giritinib is mainly used to treat patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia. As an AXL receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, it has demonstrated impressive therapeutic effects in clinical practice. However, although this drug is already on the market in China, it is regrettable that it has not yet been included in the medical insurance system, which means that patients who need treatment must bear all the costs themselves.

A box of domestically imported giritinib contains 21tablets40mg of giritinib. The current market price is about 25,000 to 6,000 yuan. For many patients, this is undoubtedly a huge expense. And if patients consider purchasing overseas versions of the drug, the prices are even more staggering. The price of the Hong Kong version of the drug is about 9 yuan per box of 42 tablets, and the price of the European version of 84 tablets is as high as 21 yuan. Such prices are undoubtedly astronomical for ordinary patients.

In addition to expensive original drugs, patients have another option—generic drugs. In Laos, many well-known pharmaceutical companies, such as ASEAN Pharmaceuticals, Daxiong Pharmaceuticals and Lucius Pharmaceuticals, have successfully developed and marketed generic versions of giritinib. These generic drugs are available in various strengths, including 28 tablets, 84 tablets and 90 The prices of tablets and other different packages are only in the range of 2000 to 5000 yuan, which is far lower than the price of the original drug. This undoubtedly provides patients with a more economical option.

However, when patients choose to purchase drugs, they must purchase them through formal and legal channels. Only in this way can you ensure that the medicines you purchase are of high quality, thereby providing a solid guarantee for your health and safety. When choosing medicines, patients should carefully identify the sources and channels of the medicines to avoid purchasing fake and shoddy medicines.

In terms of drug safety, giltinib has also undergone rigorous evaluation and testing. In clinical trials, it was well tolerated by most patients. However, like many other drugs, giltinib can cause some common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. But the good news is that these side effects are usually within control and will gradually subside after stopping the medication. Therefore, patients do not need to worry too much about the impact of these side effects on the body.