How much does Alpelisib-Piqray cost?

Alpelisib (Piqray) in combination withfulvestrant (Faslodex) is used to treat a specific type of breast cancer that has spread to nearby tissue or other parts of the body in women who have gone through menopause ("life-changing," "end of menstrual periods") or in men whose cancer has worsened during or after certain other treatments. Apelix is u200bu200ban oral tablet that is usually taken once daily with food for as long as your doctor recommends treatment. Take Apelix at about the same time each day.

Apelix belongs to a class of drugs called kinase inhibitors. It treats cancer by blocking the signals that cause cancer cells to multiply, which helps stop the spread of cancer cells. If a patient vomits after taking Apelvis, do not take another dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule; if the patient experiences certain side effects, the doctor may reduce the dose of Apelvis, treat with another drug, or interrupt or stop treatment. Take Apelvis exactly as directed, and do not take more or less than your doctor recommends.

The original drug of Apellis is not marketed in the country and therefore cannot be included in medical insurance. There are European and Indian versions of the original Apelvis drug sold overseas. The ingredients are basically the same. The price of the European version of 150mg*56 tablets per box may be more than 4 RMB 40,000 ( (The price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate), The price of the Indian version150mg*28 tablets per box may be more than 5,000 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). There are currently no generic versions of Apelvis produced and marketed.