1. Soliris – $409,500 per year
And the most expensive drug treatment comes from Soliris and has an estimated cost of $409,500 per year.
Manufactured by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Soliris was created to combat rare blood disorders by slowing the destruction of red blood cells.
For those with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, a genetic disorder that speeds the breakdown of blood cells, Soliris helps reduce symptoms such as blood clots, pain, difficulty breathing and headaches. It also helps the patient survive as long as possible.
This drug is designed to behave in the same way as a natural antibody in the immune system, binding only to specific proteins that regulate the lives of red blood cells.
What do you think? Are the drugs as expensive as you thought?
