The most expensive drug in the world is Soliris (eculizumab) which is a monoclonal antibody that treats a rare disorder in which the immune system destrys red bloos cells at night. The disorder is known as paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. It cost $1121.92 a day.
Top 5 MOST EXPENSIVE drugs in the world:
1. Soliris, Alexion Pharmaceutical, $409,500 a year. Monoclonal antibody drug treats a rare disorder in which the immune system destroys red blood cells at night.
2. Elaprase, Shire, $375,000 per year. Treats Hunter's syndrome, a metabolic disorder.
3. Naglazyme, BioMarin, $365,000 a year. Trats rare connective tissue disorder
4. Cinryze, ViroPharma, $350,000 a year. Trats hereditary angioedema, a rare life-threatening genetic disorder that cause painful swelling.
5. Arcalyst, Regeneron, $250,000 a year. An antiinflammatory for patients with impaired immune systems.
1. Soliris, Alexion Pharmaceutical, $409,500 a year. Monoclonal antibody drug treats a rare disorder in which the immune system destroys red blood cells at night.
2. Elaprase, Shire, $375,000 per year. Treats Hunter's syndrome, a metabolic disorder.
3. Naglazyme, BioMarin, $365,000 a year. Trats rare connective tissue disorder
4. Cinryze, ViroPharma, $350,000 a year. Trats hereditary angioedema, a rare life-threatening genetic disorder that cause painful swelling.
5. Arcalyst, Regeneron, $250,000 a year. An antiinflammatory for patients with impaired immune systems.
References:
1. Edwards. J. BNET. 20 Expensive Drugs That Could Bankrupt Medicare. Retrived from: http://www.bnet.com/blog/drug-business/20-expensive-drugs-that-could-bankrupt-medicare/8885?pg=2&tag=content;drawer-container
2. Jeremy. The Most Expensive Journal. World's Most Expensive Medicine. Retrieved from: http://most-expensive.net/medicines
3. Herper. M. Forbes.com. The World's Most Expensive Drugs. Retrieved from: http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/19/expensive-drugs-cost-business-healthcare-rare-diseases.html
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