Crizotinib price in 2023

Crizotinib (Crizotinib) is an oral anticancer drug that is widely used to treat certain types of tumors, mainly lung cancer and a few forms of malignant lymphoma. The drug belongs to a class of drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (tyrosine kinase inhibitors, TKIs), which can inhibit certain protein enzymes in tumor cells, thereby slowing or inhibiting the growth and spread of tumors.

Crizotinib is currently on the market in China and is included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it domestically. The price is around 6,000~12,000 yuan. Since the price of medical insurance policies varies greatly in various places, please consult the 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 was originally designed to target an abnormal gene called the ALK fusion gene (Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase fusion gene ). This abnormal gene is common in certain non-small cell lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC) and other tumor types. Crizotinib interferes with the activity of this abnormal gene, helping to inhibit tumor growth.

It is worth noting that the use of drugs should be based on the patient's specific situation and the doctor's recommendations. Before using crizotinib, doctors will fully evaluate the patient and consider the patient's condition, medical history, and other relevant factors.

Like other medicines, crizotinib may cause some side effects, and the severity of these side effects varies from person to person. Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, weight gain, and vision problems. Therefore, patients need to pay close attention to their physical condition while using crizotinib and report any discomfort or reaction to their doctor.