How much does it cost to use Platinib in one month?

Pralsetinib (Pralsetinib) is a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and thyroid cancer with changes (mutations) in the RET gene. Platinib is the recommended option for treating these cancers and is a convenient tablet that is taken by mouth once daily. But it often causes troublesome fatigue, constipation and high blood pressure. Some cancers have changes in the RET gene. These changes lead to abnormal RET proteins, which signal tumor growth. Platinib interrupts tumor growth by preventing these abnormal RET proteins from sending growth signals.

Platinib is supplied as100mg capsules, so patients may need 4 capsules to achieve the daily dose. Take the entire dose at about the same time each day. Platinib works best when taken on an empty stomach, so avoid eating 2 hours before or 1 hour after taking the drug. If a patient vomits after taking platinib, do not take a supplemental dose.

The specifications of Platinib’s original drug currently on the domestic market Each box of 100mg*120 pills may cost around RMB 60,000. The approximate price of one box for a patient to use for one month is around RMB 60,000. There are European and American versions of Platinib's original drug sold overseas. The price of each box of 100mg*60 pills may range from RMB 40,000 to RMB 150,000 (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates), which is very expensive. It is understood that generic drugs of Platinib are currently produced and sold. Its pharmaceutical ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug. For example, the price of each box of 100mg*120 pills produced by a Laos pharmaceutical factory may be more than 4,000 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). It is estimated that a patient will need more than 4,000 yuan to use it for one month. Compared with the price of the original drug, it is still cheaper.