Dacomitinib Medicare Price 2023

Dacomitinib (Dacomitinib) is a prescription drug used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Dacomitinib is used as the first treatment if the tumor has certain types of abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes. Medical staff will conduct a test to make sure dacomitinib is suitable for the patient. It is not known whether dacomitinib is safe and effective in children.

Approval was based on a randomized, multicenter, open-label, active-controlled trial (ARCHER 1050) that compared the safety and efficacy of dacomitinib and gefitinib in 452 patients with unresectable, metastatic NSCLC The trial showed a significant improvement in progression-free survival; there was no improvement in overall response rate or overall survival. Median progression-free survival as determined by an independent review committee. The dacomitinib group and gefitinib group were 14.7 months and 9.2 months respectively. Prescribing information contains warnings and precautions for interstitial lung disease (ILD), diarrhea, and dermatological adverse reactions.

DacomitinibThe original drug has been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance, but it is only reimbursed for patients who meet the indications. The reimbursement ratio is different in different regions, and the price after the application may be different. The price of common specifications15mg*30 tablets per box may be more than 1,000 yuan. Please consult the local medical insurance bureau or pharmacy for details.

The European version of dacomitinib Original drug, specifications45mg*30 tablets sold overseas may cost more than 20,000 yuan per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). Currently, there are cheaper generic drugs of dacomitinib sold overseas. Their pharmaceutical ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drugs sold domestically and abroad. For example, the price of 45mg*30 tablets produced by a Lao pharmaceutical factory may be around a few hundred yuan per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rate effects).