How much is a box of 240 Alectinib Capsules

This is a drug called Alectinib, it’s mainly used to treat a type of lung cancer called NSCLC that has spread. Alectinib works by stopping the ALK pathway – that’s a really common change in the cancer. The pills are 150 mg each.

The usual dose is two 600 mg capsules a day, and it’s best to take it with some food. A pack consists of 240 capsules, which would be equivalent to 160 doses of 600 mg each if taken as directed (240 capsules / 150 mg = 1.6; 1.6 * 600 mg = 960 mg/day; 960 mg/day / 600 mg/dose = 1.6 doses per day; 1.6 doses/day * 2 doses/day = 3.2 doses per 240 capsules; 240 capsules / 3.2 doses = 75 days of supply). So, the box of Alectinib will last you about 75 days when you’re taking your medicine on schedule.