How much does Necitumumab cost?

Necitumumab is indicated in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body. Nexituzumab injection belongs to a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. It works by helping your immune system slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.

Nexituzumab injection is a liquid that is injected intravenously (into a vein) within 1 hour by a doctor or nurse at a medical institution. It is usually given on certain days every 3 weeks. The length of treatment depends on the patient's body's response to the drug and the side effects experienced. If the patient experiences certain side effects, the doctor may need to stop or delay treatment. Symptoms such as fever, chills, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing may occur while receiving or taking a dose of nesituzumab (especially the first or second dose). If these symptoms occur during treatment, the medication may be stopped for a period of time, or the medication may be started slowly. Your doctor may also prescribe other medications to help prevent or relieve these symptoms before using nexituzumab.

The generic drug of Nexituzumab has not yet been approved for marketing in China, and therefore it has not been included in medical insurance. The German version of the generic version of Nexituzumab available overseas800mg/50ml may cost more than RMB 10,000 per box (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate), which is relatively expensive. Currently, there is no generic version of Nexituzumab on the market. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.