How much does a box of dacomitinib/dacomitinib cost in 2024?

Dacomitinib (Dacomitinib) is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body. Dacomitinib belongs to the kinase inhibitor class of drugs. It works by blocking the activity of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

Dacomitinib is available as an oral tablet. It is usually taken once daily, with or without food. Dacomitinib can be taken at about the same time each day. Do not take more or less than your doctor prescribed. If a patient vomits after taking dacomitinib, do not take another dose immediately and continue with the regular dosing schedule. If you develop certain side effects of dacomitinib, your doctor may temporarily or permanently stop treatment or reduce your dose. Continue taking dacomitinib even if you feel well.

The original drug dacomitinib has been successfully launched in China and has been included in Class B medical insurance, reducing the financial burden on patients. Currently, the price of dacomitinib, which is commonly available in 15 mg and 30 tablets on the market, remains at more than 1,000 yuan. In overseas markets, especially the European version of dacomitinib, the specification is 45 mg and 30 tablets, and the price is as high as more than 20,000 yuan. Of course, this price will be affected by changes in international exchange rates. However, there are also some affordable dacomitinib generics available overseas. For example, the 45mg*30 tablet version produced in Laos is only about 800 yuan. Although its price will also be affected by exchange rate fluctuations, compared with the original drug, the price/performance ratio is still quite high.