How much does Natalizumab cost?

Natalizumab is an injectable product used to prevent relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS; a neurological disorder in which patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), including clinically isolated syndrome (the first episode of neurological symptoms of CIS that lasts at least 24 hours), relapsing-remitting disease (a course of symptoms that come and go), and active secondary progressive disease (in the later stages of the disease, symptoms continue to get worse).

Natalizumab injectable products are also used to treat and prevent the onset of symptoms in adults with Crohn's disease (a disease in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss and fever) who have no other medications or are unable to take them. Natalizumab belongs to a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. It works by preventing certain cells of the immune system from reaching the brain and spinal cord or digestive tract and causing damage.

Natalizumab refractory products are concentrated solutions (liquids) that are diluted by a doctor or nurse and slowly injected into a vein. Usually injected once every4 weeks at a registered infusion center. It takes patients approximately1 hour to receive the full dose of natalizumab injectable product. Natalizumab injections may help control a patient's symptoms but will not cure the condition. You should keep all appointments for natalizumab injectable product even if you feel well.

Natalizumab's original patent drug is not marketed in the country and cannot be included in medical insurance. Currently, the generic drug natalizumab on the market overseas may cost more than 8,000 US dollars per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates), which is very expensive. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.