Pfizer’s cancer drug commercial was beautiful, but their breast cancer drug Ibrance costs $10k per month and their prostate cancer drug Xtandi costs $22k per month.
Beautiful commercials don’t change the fact that 42% of cancer patients exhaust their life savings in 2 years.
Beautiful commercials don’t change the fact that 42% of cancer patients exhaust their life savings in 2 years.
February 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Pfizer’s cancer drug commercial was beautiful, but their breast cancer drug Ibrance costs $10k per month and their prostate cancer drug Xtandi costs $22k per month.
Beautiful commercials don’t change the fact that 42% of cancer patients exhaust their life savings in 2 years.
Beautiful commercials don’t change the fact that 42% of cancer patients exhaust their life savings in 2 years.
Just had an appointment with my oncologist: my prostate cancer has been undetectable for 6 months so we’re going to start reducing my Xtandi from 160 mgs daily to 120, & see what happens. Yay me!! Had breakfast at the People’s Kitchen to celebrate. Mushroom toast & Vietnamese coffee. Delicious!😋
February 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Just had an appointment with my oncologist: my prostate cancer has been undetectable for 6 months so we’re going to start reducing my Xtandi from 160 mgs daily to 120, & see what happens. Yay me!! Had breakfast at the People’s Kitchen to celebrate. Mushroom toast & Vietnamese coffee. Delicious!😋
In Australia, Ibrance and Xtandi costs $31.60 per month each.
They are listed on our PBS. I don't understand America.
They are listed on our PBS. I don't understand America.
February 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
In Australia, Ibrance and Xtandi costs $31.60 per month each.
They are listed on our PBS. I don't understand America.
They are listed on our PBS. I don't understand America.
This is my daily round of Xtandi for prostate cancer. Cost is $14,900 for 60, a month supply.
September 20, 2026 at 2:24 PM
This is my daily round of Xtandi for prostate cancer. Cost is $14,900 for 60, a month supply.
I am fighting tears as I read this. The price of the prostate cancer drug Xtandi will come down for those on Medicare! My Dad paid $600+/month for Xtandi. In his final weeks of life he wrote to HHS about lowering the price - he would be so happy to see this! www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Medicare announces 15 new drugs up for price negotiations, including Ozempic
Ozempic has faced public backlash over its high price, fueling demand for cheaper alternatives.
www.nbcnews.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I am fighting tears as I read this. The price of the prostate cancer drug Xtandi will come down for those on Medicare! My Dad paid $600+/month for Xtandi. In his final weeks of life he wrote to HHS about lowering the price - he would be so happy to see this! www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
The case of cancer drug Xtandi - Bishal Gyawali
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My Xtandi prostate cancer medicine 💊 with the nearly $2K copay for a month supply, actual cost per month: $14,309
Per year: $171,708
Medicare Part B caps my cost at $2,000 per year for all my medications.
Per year: $171,708
Medicare Part B caps my cost at $2,000 per year for all my medications.
June 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My Xtandi prostate cancer medicine 💊 with the nearly $2K copay for a month supply, actual cost per month: $14,309
Per year: $171,708
Medicare Part B caps my cost at $2,000 per year for all my medications.
Per year: $171,708
Medicare Part B caps my cost at $2,000 per year for all my medications.
Astellas Pharma Inc (Japan) — via Astellas Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
* Xtandi (enzalutamide)
* Xtandi (enzalutamide)
April 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Astellas Pharma Inc (Japan) — via Astellas Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
* Xtandi (enzalutamide)
* Xtandi (enzalutamide)
my next video coming out tomorrow will breakdown how a prostate cancer drug called Xtandi works! 😌
May 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
my next video coming out tomorrow will breakdown how a prostate cancer drug called Xtandi works! 😌
This is important.
These are just a few of many more scientists who have been affected by NIH cuts.
Federal funded university research is where most breakthrough drugs & treatments are born, such as
HIV-Descovy
Diabetes-Ozempic
Prostate Cancer- Xtandi
And more.
🧪 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
These are just a few of many more scientists who have been affected by NIH cuts.
Federal funded university research is where most breakthrough drugs & treatments are born, such as
HIV-Descovy
Diabetes-Ozempic
Prostate Cancer- Xtandi
And more.
🧪 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This is important.
These are just a few of many more scientists who have been affected by NIH cuts.
Federal funded university research is where most breakthrough drugs & treatments are born, such as
HIV-Descovy
Diabetes-Ozempic
Prostate Cancer- Xtandi
And more.
🧪 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
These are just a few of many more scientists who have been affected by NIH cuts.
Federal funded university research is where most breakthrough drugs & treatments are born, such as
HIV-Descovy
Diabetes-Ozempic
Prostate Cancer- Xtandi
And more.
🧪 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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We have insurance through the ACA , this move would end my husbands life . He is on Xtandi that costs $15,000. per month . We have worked all our lives and saved ,only to pay for past cancer treatment. Thank You to Mark Cuban for Cost Plus , it has saved us money on our daily meds.
April 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We have insurance through the ACA , this move would end my husbands life . He is on Xtandi that costs $15,000. per month . We have worked all our lives and saved ,only to pay for past cancer treatment. Thank You to Mark Cuban for Cost Plus , it has saved us money on our daily meds.
these drug names make me feel like i am having a nightmare about a spelling bee
January 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
these drug names make me feel like i am having a nightmare about a spelling bee
30 people taking Xtandi for one year pays for 30 seconds of Super Bowl ad time
February 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
30 people taking Xtandi for one year pays for 30 seconds of Super Bowl ad time
FWIW, the 2nd batch of drugs up for negotiation by Medicare (selected under the BIDEN Administration) includes:
Ozempic/Rybelsus/Wegovy
Trelegy Ellipta
Xtandi
Pomalyst
Ibrance
Ofev
Linzess
Calquence
Austedo; Austedo XR
Breo Ellipta
Tradjenta
Xifaxan
Vraylar
Janumet; Janumet XR
Otezla
Ozempic/Rybelsus/Wegovy
Trelegy Ellipta
Xtandi
Pomalyst
Ibrance
Ofev
Linzess
Calquence
Austedo; Austedo XR
Breo Ellipta
Tradjenta
Xifaxan
Vraylar
Janumet; Janumet XR
Otezla
January 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
FWIW, the 2nd batch of drugs up for negotiation by Medicare (selected under the BIDEN Administration) includes:
Ozempic/Rybelsus/Wegovy
Trelegy Ellipta
Xtandi
Pomalyst
Ibrance
Ofev
Linzess
Calquence
Austedo; Austedo XR
Breo Ellipta
Tradjenta
Xifaxan
Vraylar
Janumet; Janumet XR
Otezla
Ozempic/Rybelsus/Wegovy
Trelegy Ellipta
Xtandi
Pomalyst
Ibrance
Ofev
Linzess
Calquence
Austedo; Austedo XR
Breo Ellipta
Tradjenta
Xifaxan
Vraylar
Janumet; Janumet XR
Otezla
The FDA granted Priority Review to Pfizer's Talzenna-Xtandi combination, which cut prostate cancer progression or death risk by 52% in trials, targeting earlier treatment stages for genetically mutated tumors.
source: Reuters (2026). FDA fast-tracks Pfizer’s prostate cancer drug combination.
source: Reuters (2026). FDA fast-tracks Pfizer’s prostate cancer drug combination.
July 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The FDA granted Priority Review to Pfizer's Talzenna-Xtandi combination, which cut prostate cancer progression or death risk by 52% in trials, targeting earlier treatment stages for genetically mutated tumors.
source: Reuters (2026). FDA fast-tracks Pfizer’s prostate cancer drug combination.
source: Reuters (2026). FDA fast-tracks Pfizer’s prostate cancer drug combination.
The Trump administration said it will pay lower prices for 15 prescription drugs for people on Medicare, including GLP-1 medications Ozempic and Wegovy, inhaler Trelegy Ellipta and cancer drugs Xtandi, Pomalyst and Ibrance.
Weight-loss, cancer drugs among 15 to get lower Medicare pricing, U.S. says
Drugs used to treat depression, asthma and diabetes were also on a list that Medicare will pay less to cover, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Trump administration said it will pay lower prices for 15 prescription drugs for people on Medicare, including GLP-1 medications Ozempic and Wegovy, inhaler Trelegy Ellipta and cancer drugs Xtandi, Pomalyst and Ibrance.
Pfizer’s TALZENNA® in Combination with XTANDI® Improves Survival Outcomes in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer $PFE investors.pfizer.com/Investors/Ne...
Pfizer’s TALZENNA® in Combination with XTANDI® Improves Survival Outcomes in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
TALZENNA + XTANDI is the first PARP inhibitor plus ARPI combination to demonstrate statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic ...
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February 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Pfizer’s TALZENNA® in Combination with XTANDI® Improves Survival Outcomes in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer $PFE investors.pfizer.com/Investors/Ne...
The Biden administration on Friday unveiled the next 15 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare, kicking off the second phase of a landmark process that aims to make costly medications more affordable for seniors.
Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications
The talks around drugs including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, GSK's Trelegy Ellipta, and Pfizer's Xtandi will set Medicare prices that go into effect in 2027.
www.cnbc.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Biden administration on Friday unveiled the next 15 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare, kicking off the second phase of a landmark process that aims to make costly medications more affordable for seniors.
My father was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2014. Nov. 24, it was.
He lived almost decade more, his cancer managed by Xtandi/enzalutamide.
Here are fed grants (NIH, Natl Cancer Inst) in this area of research. Maybe even on this drug.
$270 million dollars of total investment. /1
He lived almost decade more, his cancer managed by Xtandi/enzalutamide.
Here are fed grants (NIH, Natl Cancer Inst) in this area of research. Maybe even on this drug.
$270 million dollars of total investment. /1
March 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
My father was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2014. Nov. 24, it was.
He lived almost decade more, his cancer managed by Xtandi/enzalutamide.
Here are fed grants (NIH, Natl Cancer Inst) in this area of research. Maybe even on this drug.
$270 million dollars of total investment. /1
He lived almost decade more, his cancer managed by Xtandi/enzalutamide.
Here are fed grants (NIH, Natl Cancer Inst) in this area of research. Maybe even on this drug.
$270 million dollars of total investment. /1
The Xtandi costs $14,900 a month which thankfully is covered by my Medicare Part D. Total drug cost for the first 6 months of the year was over $98k. My out-of-pocket was $2,100.
September 20, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The Xtandi costs $14,900 a month which thankfully is covered by my Medicare Part D. Total drug cost for the first 6 months of the year was over $98k. My out-of-pocket was $2,100.
These are the Braelynns and Nevaehs and Kaydences of the pharmaceutical world
January 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
These are the Braelynns and Nevaehs and Kaydences of the pharmaceutical world
In Canada Xtandi costs the patient $0/mnth. My Dad was on it for >3years Thank goodness for private healthcare or he’d be broke & dead. Canada would be better off being the 51st state my ass…!!!!
February 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
In Canada Xtandi costs the patient $0/mnth. My Dad was on it for >3years Thank goodness for private healthcare or he’d be broke & dead. Canada would be better off being the 51st state my ass…!!!!