CAR-T cell therapy (one infusion) cost in China
CAR-T cell therapy (one infusion) in China: 3 published prices from ¥999,000 to ¥1,290,000, plus 1 patient report (checked October 2026).
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US list prices per one-time infusion of FDA-approved CAR-T products (drug only, excludes hospital care).
Published prices
| Hospital tier | Entity | City | Price (CNY) | Approx USD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public hospital standard | National list prices of CAR-T products approved in China | National | ¥999,000 to ¥1,290,000 | about $149,800 to about $193,500 | Int J Health Policy Manag 2024 (PMC |
| Public hospital standard | Axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yikaida), domestic list price | National | ¥1,200,000 | about $180,000 | Securities Times (STCN): axicabtage |
| National average | Chinese hospitals treating foreign patients (AFP report) | Various | ¥1,000,200 to ¥1,200,300 | about $150,000 to about $180,000 | AFP via Free Malaysia Today: China |
| National average | Clinical-trial patient (New Zealand), total journey | Various | ¥433,400 | about $65,000 | AFP via Free Malaysia Today: China Patient-reported |
Prices are historical reports from named sources, not quotations. Confirm directly with the hospital.
What the price includes
- National list prices (CNY 0.999-1.29 million): the CAR-T drug product only, per infusion.
- AFP report: 'about US$150,000 to US$180,000' for one infusion in China, a general statement with no breakdown.
- New Zealand trial patient (patient-reported): the entire process including hospital care and airfare, about US$65,000, under a clinical trial.
Not included
- List prices exclude procedure costs and facility (hospital) costs, which 'significantly add to the final price tag'.
Common questions
Does the Chinese CAR-T price include the hospital stay?
No. The CNY 0.999-1.29 million list prices of the five CAR-T products approved in China are for the cell product alone; procedure and facility costs come on top.
Does any insurance in China cover CAR-T?
Commercial cover exists: more than 75 commercial insurance products and at least 100 city 'Huimin Bao' plans include CAR-T. Shanghai's Huhuibao added CAR-T in its 2022 edition, with an annual premium of CNY 129 and a maximum payout of CNY 1 million.
What did a foreign clinical-trial patient pay?
A New Zealand myeloma patient treated in a clinical trial at a Shanghai hospital said the whole process, including hospital care and airfare, cost about US$65,000. Trial pricing is not a commercial price.