How much does a box of crizotinib capsules cost in India?

It is understood that generic drugs of crizotinib have been launched in many regions. The drug is produced by relevant pharmaceutical factories in Laos (Second Pharmaceuticals, ASEAN Pharmaceuticals, Element Pharmaceuticals, Lucius Pharmaceuticals) and Bangladesh (Bangladesh Yaopin International, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Incepta Pharmaceuticals). At present, relevant pharmaceutical factories in India do not currently produce original drugs or generic drugs, but they can be purchased in the Indian market as imported drugs. The ingredients of generic drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies are basically the same as those of original drugs, but may differ in specifications, prices, etc.

Crizotinib is a targeted therapy drug used to treat certain types of cancer. Crizotinib is mainly used to treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and ROS1-positive metastatic NSCLC with ALK (Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase)-positive gene mutations. It blocks the growth and spread of tumor cells by inhibiting abnormal signaling caused by mutations in these genes. Crizotinib may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and other digestive system discomfort. Some patients may feel tired, weak, or weak after taking crizotinib. These are just some of the common side effects that may occur with crizotinib. In fact, the severity of side effects is related to individual differences.

Currently, the price of each box of the original crizotinib sold domestically and abroad may be more than 10,000 yuan. Domestic drugs have been included in the national medical insurance, and patients who meet the indications will have lower prices when purchasing. Foreign drug prices may fluctuate due to exchange rates. Overseas, the price of each box of generic crizotinib produced by relevant pharmaceutical factories in Laos or Bangladesh may be around 2,000 yuan.