How much does Sarilumab cost?

Sarilumab is used alone or with other drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA: a disease in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function). Thalirumab is usually given to people who are not being treated with certain other rheumatoid arthritis medications or who cannot take them. Salirumab belongs to a class of drugs called interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor inhibitors. It works by blocking the activity of interleukin-6, a substance in the body that causes inflammation.

Salirumab is available in a prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection. Generally it is used once every 2 weeks. It needs to be carried out under the guidance and supervision of a doctor. Before preparing to inject the drug 30 minutes, the doctor will take the drug out of the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature. Do not attempt to heat medicine by heating it in a microwave, placing it in warm water or direct sunlight, or by any other method. Check the prefilled syringe before injecting to make sure the expiration date printed on the package has not expired. The liquid should be clear or light yellow, should not be cloudy or discolored, and should not contain clumps or particles. Check if the syringe is damaged or if the needle cap is missing or not installed.

The patent drug of Salirutumab is a new type of drug for treating diseases. It is not yet on the market in China, and therefore it is not covered by medical insurance. Salirumab The common dosage form of the original drug is injection, which has been marketed overseas. The European version of specifications200mg*2 bottles is priced around 17,500 per box (The price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). There are currently no generics of Salirumab produced in other countries.