How much does a box of Ceritinib cost?

Ceritinib/Ceritinib (Ceritinib) is an oral anticancer drug also known as an ALK inhibitor. It is mainly used to treat a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), that is, patients who are ALK fusion positive.

ALK fusion positivity means that there is an abnormal form of fusion of the ALK gene (tyrosine kinase gene) in the tumor cells. This abnormality will lead to abnormal growth and division of cancer cells. Ceritinib/The mechanism of action of Ceritinib is to inhibit the activity of ALK fusion protein and block this abnormal signaling pathway, thereby inhibiting the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Ceritinib/Ceritinib is a targeted therapy drug that is different from traditional chemotherapy drugs and is more targeted, so it can reduce damage to normal cells while providing more effective treatment options.

When using ceritinib/ceritinib for treatment, doctors will adjust and monitor the dose according to the patient's specific conditions to ensure the efficacy and safety of the drug. However, like all drugs, Ceritinib may cause some side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, etc., so patients need to pay close attention during treatment and report any symptoms to their doctor.

Please note that the use and effectiveness of medications may vary depending on individual circumstances, so you should always consult a professional physician before starting or changing any medication and follow his or her instructions.

CurrentlyCeritinib/Ceritinib has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance, and patients can purchase it domestically. Althoughceritinib/Ceritinib has been included in medical insurance, but the price is still very high. The domestic price ranges from 12,600 to 24,000. Different specifications have different prices. Please consult your local pharmacy for details. Foreign original drugs are divided into original drugs and generic drugs. Foreign original drugs are mainly Swiss Novartis original drugs. Specification150mg*150The price is about13,500 yuan. Generic drugs mainly include Bangladeshi version, with specifications of 150mg*30 and the price is around 1,300 yuan. The ingredients of original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same.