How much does Brigatinib cost per month?

Brigatinib/Brigatinib is a treatment for patients with metastatic anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer. span>This medicine is available in 30 mg, 90 mg and 180 mg tablets and is currently only available by prescription, and treatment must be initiated and supervised by a doctor experienced in the use of cancer drugs . Before starting treatment, a patient's cancer should be tested to confirm that it has genetic changes that affect ALK ( an "ALK-positive" status).

The recommended starting dose of brigatinib is90 mg once daily for the first 7 days, then increased to 180 mg once daily. A dose reduction is recommended in patients with severely reduced hepatic or renal function. Patients with severely reduced kidney function should be closely monitored for symptoms of lung disease, such as cough or dyspnea, especially during the first week of treatment. Treatment can continue as long as the patient benefits from it. If side effects occur, your doctor may reduce your dose or temporarily stop treatment. In some cases, treatment should be stopped permanently.

This original drug is marketed in China as brigatinib and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. Specifications The price of each box of 30mg*14 tablets*2 tablets may be around 8,000 RMB. It is estimated that patients may need around 50,000 RMB per month, which is relatively expensive. There are relatively cheap generic brigatinib drugs currently on the market overseas, and their drug ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drugs sold domestically and abroad. For example, the price of a box of 90mg*30 tablets produced by a Bangladesh pharmaceutical factory is around 2,000 yuan (prices may fluctuate due to exchange rates), and it is estimated that patients may spend less than 10,000 yuan a month.