How much does dasatinib cost in China?

Dasatinib (Dasatinib) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia. It was more effective than high-dose imatinib in patients who failed standard-dose imatinib. Because dasatinib enters the central nervous system, patients with recurrent CNS disease may benefit from dasatinib. Dasatinib has been shown to synergize with new TKIs to inhibit the growth and apoptosis of chronic myeloid cells. Therefore, clinical trials of combined TKIs may improve the prognosis of imatinib-resistant CML.

Dasatinib is an original drug that has been marketed in China and has been included in medical insurance. Currently, reimbursement is only available to eligible patients. Common specifications include 50mg*60 tablets, 20mg*60 tablets, etc. The price of each box may be around RMB 10,000. There are currently relevant pharmaceutical factories in China that produce dasatinib Domestic drugs, and their drug ingredients should be basically the same as those of the original drug. Common pharmaceutical factories include Zhengda Tianqing Pharmaceutical Factory, CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, etc. The specifications50mg*7 tablets The price of each box may be several hundred yuan.

At the same time, the price of dasatinib original drug in overseas markets appears to be relatively expensive, and the price of each box may be as high as more than 10,000 US dollars. However, there are also some generic drug manufacturers overseas, such as Indian pharmaceutical companies and Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies. The generic drugs they produce are similar to the original drug in terms of ingredients, but the price is relatively cheaper. For example, the price of each box of 50mg*60 tablets may only be around a few hundred RMB (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). This provides new options for overseas patients seeking more affordable treatment options.