How much does Selumetinib cost?

Selumetinib is used to treat neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1; a neurological disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves), which occurs in children with plexiform neurofibromas (PN; soft tumors) that cannot be completely removed with surgery. Selumetinib belongs to the kinase inhibitor class of drugs. It works by blocking the activity of abnormal proteins, which are signals for tumor growth, which helps to prevent or slow down the growth of tumors.

Selumetinib is an oral capsule that is usually taken twice a day on an empty stomach. Do not eat any food 2 hours before or 1 hour after each dose. Take selumetinib at about the same time every day, with an interval of about 12 hours. Patients should take selumetinib exactly as directed. Do not eat more or less, or take more often than prescribed by your doctor. If a patient vomits after taking selumetinib, do not take another dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. If a patient develops certain side effects while taking it, the doctor may reduce the dose or stop treatment temporarily or permanently.

SelumetinibThe original drug has been launched in China, but it has not yet entered the scope of medical insurance. SpecificationThe price of 10mg*60 tablets per box may be more than 20,000 yuan, which is relatively expensive. SelumetinibOriginal drug marketed overseas, the price of 10mg*60 pills per box may be more than 50,000 yuan, and the price of 25mg*60 pills per box may be 1 More than RMB 00,000 (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The ingredients of the original version of selumetinib sold at home and abroad are basically the same. There is currently no generic version of selumetinib on the market. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult Yaode Medical Consultants.