¶ Alectinib
| ALK TKIs | Generic Name | Brand Name | Manufacturer | FDA Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | Alectinib | Alecensa | Genentech | Yes |
¶ Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Low heart rate
- Sunlight sensitivity
- Changes to hair (straight hair can become wavy/curly and wavy/curly hair can become straighter)
¶ Cost
Alecensa cost between $18k and $19k per month. (as of Nov. 2024).
For the standard dosage of 1200 mg, a bottle contains 240 capsules of 150mg each for a 30 day supply.
4 capsules twice per day = 8 capsules per day.
240 capsules per bottle / 8 capsules per day = 30 days per bottle.
¶ Financial Assistance
Your oncology office should have a person or team that will know about available financial assistance programs and help you apply for them.
- Insurance
- Since this is a specialty medication, insurance may not cover the entire cost (i.e. 80%)
- Some insurance plans may offer a copay assistance program.
- Genentech Copay Assistance
- The program covers up to $25,000 per product per calendar year benefit period. Eligibility requirements apply.
- Medicare (USA)