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Rituximab cost calculation.
| Dosing information | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Intended number of cycles | 8 |
| Mean body surface area (m2) | 1.72 |
| Prescribed dose (mg per m2) | 375 |
| Dose per cycle (mg) | 645 |
| Dose purchased (mg)* | 700 |
| Cost per cycle | $3372 |
| Percent of dose given | 89.1% |
| Cost per course | $24,034 |
One 500 mg vial (50 mL) and two 50 mg vials (10 mL).
