How much does a Rituximab injection cost?

Rituximab (Rituximab) is a monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody indicated for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) (Wegener's granulomatosis) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), pemphigus vulgaris (PV), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Before starting rituximab treatment, patients need to screen for HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc. For patients with RA, GPA, or MPA, perform a complete blood count and platelet count every 2 to 4 months during treatment. Continue to monitor for cytopenias after the last dose until symptoms resolve.

Rituximab has been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. The use of rituximab must be carried out by doctors and medical staff. It is a strictly controlled drug, and its purchase and use may be restricted. The price of 100mg/100mL per box may be around 2,000 RMB, and the price of 500mg/500mL per box may be around 8,000 RMB, which is relatively expensive. Rituximab has also been launched overseas. The specifications of the original Indian version 500mg/500mL per box may be around 3,000 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). There are also generic rituximab drugs produced by other pharmaceutical companies in India. The price per box of 500mg/500mL may be around RMB 1,500 (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). Its drug ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drugs at home and abroad.