How much does Fulvestrant cost?

Fulvestrant (Fulvestrant) is an endocrine therapy drug used to treat hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer (breast cancer). It is an estrogen receptor antagonist that acts on estrogen receptors (ER) and estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells, thereby inhibiting tumor growth.

Fulvestrant binds to estrogen receptors and prevents estrogen molecules from binding, thereby blocking estrogen signaling. Because some breast cancer cells are dependent on estrogen, the growth of cancer cells can be slowed or inhibited in this way. Fulvestrant can also promote the degradation of estrogen receptor proteins. This means that the receptor protein is destroyed, making the cancer cells less responsive to estrogen.

Fulvestrant is often used in patients with breast cancer whose disease has progressed despite receiving anti-estrogen therapy. It is usually given as an injection and can be administered under the supervision of a medical professional.

However, as a drug, fulvestrant may also cause some side effects. Common side effects include pain at the injection site, nausea, headache, fatigue, etc. While using this medication, patients should work closely with their medical professional to monitor efficacy and manage any possible side effects.

Fulvestrant injection has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance. Patients can buy it domestically. The price of domestically imported original drugs is around 5,000 to 6,000 yuan, while domestic drugs are slightly cheaper. For specific prices, please consult the local hospital pharmacy or the medical insurance bureau. There is only Fulvestrant's original drug abroad. The cheaper original drugs are mainly the Turkish original drug and the Indian version of the original drug. The price is around 1,000~2,000 yuan, and the ingredients and efficacy of the original drugs at home and abroad are the same.