How much does Obinutuzumab cost?

Obinutuzumab is a prescription drug used in combination with chemotherapy, followed by obinutuzumab alone in patients who respond, to treat stage II large-volume, stage II follicular lymphoma in adults who have not previously received treatment for follicular lymphoma. Stage I or IV follicular lymphoma (FL); used with the chemotherapy drug bendamustine and then with otuzumab alone to treat adults with follicular lymphoma (FL) that has not responded to a rituximab-containing regimen or has relapsed after treatment.

In clinical trials, otuzumab is used with the chemotherapy drug chlorambucil to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adults who have not previously received treatment for CLL. The active ingredient in obinutuzumab obinutuzumab is a monoclonal antibody (a protein) designed to attach to the CD20 protein on B lymphocytes. In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and follicular lymphoma (FL), cancerous B lymphocytes multiply too quickly and replace normal cells in the bone marrow (where blood cells are made) and lymph nodes. By attaching to CD20 on B lymphocytes, Otuzumab makes them a target of the body's immune (defense) system, killing the B lymphocytes.

The original drug of Otuzumab has been launched in China and has entered the scope of medical insurance, but it is only reimbursed for patients who meet the indications. Specifications The price of 1000mg (40ml)*1 bottle may be around 9,000 yuan, which is a strictly controlled drug. The Turkish version of Otuzumab Specifications1000mg/40ml sold overseas may cost around RMB 12,000 per vial (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). The ingredients of the original drugs sold domestically and abroad are basically the same. There are currently no generic drugs of Otuzumab available on the market. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult a medical consultant.