Latest situation in 2024: How much does a box of Apelis cost?

Alpelisib, marketed under the brand name Piqray, is indicated for and fulvestrant Used in combination to treat a specific type of breast cancer that has spread to nearby tissue or other parts of the body in women who have gone through menopause ("life-changing," "end of menstrual periods") or in men whose cancer has worsened during or after certain other treatments. Apelix belongs to a class of drugs called kinase inhibitors. It treats cancer by blocking the signals that cause cancer cells to multiply, which helps stop the spread of cancer cells.

Apellis is available as an oral tablet. It is usually taken once daily with food for as long as your doctor recommends treatment. Take Apelvis at about the same time each day. Take Apelvis as directed, swallowing the tablets whole; do not cut, chew, or crush them. Do not take tablets that are broken, cracked, or damaged. If a patient vomits after taking Apelvis, do not take another dose. Continue regular dosing schedule.

The original drug of Apelis is not on the domestic market, so it cannot be included in the medical insurance. The domestic price is not yet clear. There are European and Indian versions of the original Apelvis drug sold overseas. The ingredients are basically the same. The price of the European version of 150mg*56 tablets per box may be more than RMB 40,000, while the price of the Indian version of 150mg*28 tablets per box may be more than RMB 5,000 (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). Generic Apelvis drugs have also been produced and marketed overseas, and their drug ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug. For example, the price of 150mg*28 tablets produced by a Laos pharmaceutical factory may be more than 2,000 RMB per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates).