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. 2021 Apr 27;15:1224. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2021.1224

Table 2. Accessibility to high-cost anticancer medications in Peru.

Anticancer medication INEN (Lima) – MINSA IREN North (Trujillo) – MINSA IREN Central (Junín) – MINSA IREN South (Arequipa) – MINSA EsSalud
IV Trastuzumab
SC Trastuzumab
Pertuzumab 420 mg
Lapatinib 250 mg
Doxorubicin 50 mg
Cyclophosphamide 1,000 mg
Paclitaxel 100 mg
Paclitaxel 30 mg
Docetaxel 80 mg
Docetaxel 20 mg
Carboplatin 450 mg
Carboplatin 150 mg
Capecitabine 500 mg
Liposomal doxorubicin 2 mg/mL/10 mL
Ixabepilone
Tamoxifen 20 mg
Anastrozole 1 mg
Exemestane 25 mg
Fulvestrant 250 mg

The nomenclature of IV trastuzumab used at INEN is 21 mg/mL. It is available in two packages (vials): Herceptin (440 mg/5 mL) and a biosimilar (Bisintex 420 mg/20 mL)

The SC trastuzumab vial is 120 mg/5 mL

Sources: Cherny NI, Sullivan R, Torode J, Saar M, et al. ESMO International Consortium Study on the availability, out-of-pocket cost and accessibility of anticancer medicines in countries outside of Europe; Pharmacy Department. National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN); Pharmacy Department. Ramiro Prialé Prialé National Hospital. EsSalud