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Cost of typical chemotherapy regimen for mesothelioma.
| Medication | Dosinga | Cost (WAC) per cycle, US$ | Total cost (6 cycles), US$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemetrexed | 500 mg/m² | 6,406.20 | 38,473 |
| Cisplatin | 75 mg/m2 | 51.00 | 306 |
| (+/–) Bevacizumab | 15 mg/kg day 1 | 8,160.35 | 48,962 |
| Total (A + B) | 38,779 | ||
| Total (A + B + C) | 87,741 |
WAC: wholesale acquisition cost; BSA: body surface area.
Assumes patient weight of 72 kg and a BSA of 1.91 m2.
