How much does Dacomitinib cost?

Dacomitinib (Dacomitinib) is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body. Dacomitinib belongs to the kinase inhibitor class of drugs. It works by blocking the activity of an abnormal protein that sends a reproduction signal to cancer cells, which helps slow or prevent the spread of cancer cells.

Dacomitinib is an oral tablet that is usually taken once daily with or without food. Take dacomitinib at about the same time each day. Do not take more or less often than prescribed by your doctor. If a patient vomits after taking dacomitinib, do not take another dose immediately. Continue regular dosing schedule. If certain side effects of dacomitinib occur during use, your doctor may temporarily or permanently stop treatment or reduce the dose. Continue taking dacomitinib even if you feel well, and do not stop taking dacomitinib without talking to your doctor.

The original drug of dacomitinib has been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. The price of the common specification 15mg*30 tablets per box may be more than 1,000 yuan; the European version of dacomitiniboriginal drug sold overseas, the specification 45mg*30 tablets may be more than 20,000 yuan per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). Currently, cheaper generic drugs of dacomitinib are also 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 Laos pharmaceutical factory may be around 800 yuan per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rate effects).