How much does a course of Ramucirumab cost?

Ramucirumab is typically available as an injectable formulation, available in single-dose vials of 100 mg (10 mL) or 500 mg (50 mL) at a concentration of 10 mg/mL. Protect from light until use. The dose of ramucizumab is based on body weight. For the treatment of gastric cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma, it is usually administered once every two weeks (one course of treatment). The price of the domestically marketed specification 100mg/10mL per box may be around RMB 5,000. For a patient weighing 50kg, the cost of a course of treatment is about 15,000 yuan. The high price may increase the pressure on families with heavy financial burdens.