How much does Dasatinib cost per month?

Dasatinib (Dasatinib), as a second-generation BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been one of the core drugs in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia since its launch. Its clinical value of significantly prolonging patient survival and improving disease control rates has made it widely used around the world. However, high drug prices have long been a focus of concern for patients, and with the introduction of domestic drugs and medical insurance coverage, their economic accessibility has improved significantly.

At present, dasatinib has been approved for marketing by the State Food and Drug Administration in China and is sold under the name Sprycel (Sprycel). Common specifications include 50 mg Based on this calculation, the amount of medicine required per month ranges from about 30 to 60 tablets, and the overall cost is about 10,000 yuan. Since the drug has been included in the medical insurance catalog, eligible patients can enjoy a certain percentage of reimbursement, and the actual out-of-pocket portion is usually lower than the market price, which alleviates the patient burden to a certain extent.

Compared with domestic original drugs, the price structure of overseas markets is significantly different. Generic drugs of dasatinib have been launched in countries such as India and Bangladesh. These versions are basically the same as the original drugs in terms of ingredients, dosage and therapeutic effects. The main differences lie in the production companies and cost systems. Indian pharmaceutical companies have extensive experience in the field of generic drugs, and their generic versions of bedamatinib have passed multiple international quality certifications and are therefore regarded as reliable alternatives in many parts of the world.

Public information from overseas markets shows that the price of generic dasatinib drugs produced in India and Bangladesh is much lower than that of the original drug. Common specificationsThe price of 60 tablets per box of 50mg or 70mg is only a few hundred yuan, which is equivalent to a monthly cost of less than one-tenth of the original drug. This price gap is mainly due to the lower production costs of generic drugs, less investment in research and development, and local government policies to encourage drug accessibility. For patients with heavier financial burdens, this overseas version does have an attractive price.

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