What will be the price of Crizotinib in 2023?

Crizotinib (Crizotinib) is a targeted therapy drug mainly used to treat a specific type of cancer, namely tyrosine kinase fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (ALKpositiveNS CLC) and ROS1fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (ROS1positive NSCLC).

Crizotinib is currently on the market in China and is included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it domestically, and the price is around 6,000~12,000 yuan. Since the price of medical insurance policies varies greatly across regions, please consult your local pharmacy or medical insurance bureau for specific prices. There are original and generic versions of crizotinib available abroad. The original version is mainly Pfizer’s original drug, and the price is around 11,000 yuan. Generic drugs are mainly from Bangladesh and Laos. Due to different pharmaceutical manufacturers and drug specifications, generic drugs cost around 2,700~3,000 yuan. Moreover, the ingredients of foreign original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same as those of domestic drugs.

Crizotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that can target specific ALK and ROS1 fusion proteins in tumor cells and inhibit their activity. These fusion proteins are caused by abnormal genes in cancer cells and play important roles in cell proliferation and growth. By inhibiting these fusion proteins, crizotinib can treat cancer by slowing tumor growth and spread.

Crizotinib is mainly used to treatALKpositiveNSCLC and ROS1positiveNSCLC. ALK and ROS1 fusion positivity is a specific genetic abnormality in these lung cancer patients, and the purpose of using crizotinib is to target these genetic abnormalities.

Crizotinib is usually available as an oral tablet. Patients take medications regularly every day as recommended by their doctor.

Crizotinib may cause a series of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, insomnia, headache, etc. Some patients may experience more serious side effects, such as liver damage, heart problems, lung problems, etc. Doctors usually conduct a thorough evaluation of patients before using crizotinib and closely monitor side effects during treatment.

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