Are there generic versions of Osimertinib?

The original drug Osimertinib (Osimertinib) has been launched in many countries. It is understood that there are also many overseas countries producing generic drugs of Osimertinib. Its pharmaceutical ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug and are suitable for For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients carrying EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 substitution mutation subtypes, there may be slight differences in production specifications and prices. Common generic drug manufacturers include Laos ASEAN Pharmaceuticals, Bangladesh Yaopin International Pharmaceuticals, etc.

Osimertinib is a prescription drug that currently represents the standard of care for upfront treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer harboring common activating mutations. Despite durable disease control, most patients treated with osimertinib eventually experienced disease progression based on clinical and standardized radiologic criteria. Of note, osimertinib has also been approved for adjuvant treatment of resected non-small cell lung cancer, which reveals additional questions about patients who may relapse during or after completion of adjuvant therapy.

OsimertinibThe original drug has been launched in China and has been covered by medical insurance. The price of 80mg*30 tablets per box may be around 5,000 yuan, which is relatively expensive. Currently available overseas Generic drugs of Osimertinib, such as those produced by Bangladesh Pharmaceutical FactoryThe price of each box of 80mg*30 tablets may be more than 800 RMB (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate), which is relatively cheap. When choosing generic drugs of osimertinib, patients should consult their doctor or pharmacist for advice, choose to purchase from regular channels, and take the medication according to the doctor's recommendations. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.