How much does pomalidomide cost per box in 2024?

Pomalidomide (Pomalidomide) is a drug called an immunomodulator. It works by helping the bone marrow produce normal blood cells and killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow. It may be used in combination with dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma (MM; a type of bone marrow cancer) that has not improved during or within 60 days of treatment with at least two other drugs. Medications include lenalidomide and proteasome inhibitors such as bortezomib or carfilzomib.

Pomalidomide is also used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma (KS; a cancer that causes abnormal tissue to grow in different parts of the body) associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), after treatment with other drugs has failed, or in patients with Kaposi's sarcoma who do not have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Pomalidomide is available as an oral capsule. Usually once daily on days 1 to 21 of a 28-day cycle, with or without food, this 28-day pattern can be repeated as recommended by your doctor.

After independent domestic research and development, pomalidomide has successfully entered the domestic market and has been included in the medical insurance system. Common specifications include1mg*21 capsules and 4mg*21 capsules per box.The price of domestic pomalidomide is about RMB 4,000 per box. In comparison, the original version sold overseas is more expensive, with each box selling for more than 10,000 yuan. In addition, more economical generic drug options exist in overseas markets, such as the version produced in Laos, which may only cost a few hundred yuan per box (price is also affected by exchange rates). It is worth noting that despite the differences in origin and price, these domestic and foreign generic drugs as well as foreign original drugs maintain basic consistency in their drug ingredients.