ibrutinib price in 2023

Ibrutinib (Ibrutinib) is an oral anti-cancer drug that belongs to a class of drugs called BTK inhibitors.

Ibrutinib is currently on the market in China and is included in medical insurance. The domestic price ranges from 10,000 to 20,000. Due to different medical insurance policies in different places, the price is also different. For specific reimbursement information, please consult the local hospital pharmacy or medical insurance bureau. The cheaper types of ibrutinib abroad are generic drugs, mainly Indian generic drugs, Bangladeshi generic drugs and Laos generic drugs, with prices ranging from a few hundred to several thousand yuan. And the ingredients of generic ibrutinib drugs are basically the same as those of domestic ibrutinib drugs.

Ibrutinib is mainly used to treat specific types of blood cancers and lymphomas, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALTlymphoma). It is often used in patients who have previously received other treatments but failed to achieve adequate relief.

The main effect of ibrutinib is to target malignant cells of leukemia and lymphoma by inhibiting BTK activity in B lymphocytes. BTK is a tyrosine kinase that plays a key role in the normal development and activation of B lymphocytes. However, in some blood cancers and lymphomas, BTK is overactivated, leading to abnormal proliferation of cancer cells. Ibrutinib interferes with this signaling pathway by inhibiting BTK, thereby effectively controlling the growth of these cancer cells.

Ibrutinib is usually taken by mouth once daily. Patients should take the medication in specific dosages as prescribed and recommended by their doctor. Dosage may vary based on the patient's specific condition.

Ibrutinib may cause a series of side effects, including but not limited to bleeding tendencies, high blood pressure, abnormal liver function, fatigue, gastrointestinal discomfort, skin reactions, etc. Patients should pay close attention to any side effects and report them to their doctor promptly.