Is evantuzumab available in China? Is it easy to buy?

Introduction: Evantumumab (tarlatamab-dlle) is mainly used to treat adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose disease has progressed during or after receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. This indication has received accelerated approval based on the overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval of this indication may depend on the verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.

Is evantuzumab available in China?

As of June 17, 2024, has not been officially launched in mainland China, so it cannot be purchased directly in domestic hospitals for the time being. However, evantuzumab has been launched in Hong Kong, China, and can be purchased in Hong Kong, China. On October 24, 2022, evantumumab was approved for marketing in Hong Kong, China. It can be purchased in local hospitals or pharmacies, and a medical prescription is required before purchase.

Is evantumumab easy to buy?

Evantumumab has not been approved for marketing in mainland China, so it is not easy to buy. If patients need to buy it, they can consider the following ways.

1. Purchase in Hong Kong, China: You can go to hospitals or pharmacies in Hong Kong, China to purchase evantumumab. A medical prescription is usually required to purchase.

2. Overseas purchase: Patients may need to purchase evantumumab through overseas channels, such as going abroad to purchase the drug on their own, or entrusting relatives and friends to help purchase the drug. However, there are certain risks in purchasing drugs overseas, including difficulty in identifying the authenticity of the drug and storage conditions during transportation.

3. Participate in clinical trials: Patients can actively apply to participate in domestic clinical trials and strive for free medication opportunities. They need to pay attention to relevant clinical trial information and meet the trial inclusion conditions.

4. Medical institutions: You can purchase evantumumab through medical institutions. You can purchase the original research version or the version exported to other countries or regions.

When considering purchasing evantumumab, patients should consult a professional doctor or medical institution to ensure the legality and safety of the drug. At the same time, because drug prices may be higher, patients should also know relevant information such as insurance reimbursement.