Gene Therapy and CAR-T Treatments
Gene therapies and CAR-T cell treatments can cost over $1 million per dose. They modify a patient’s cells to fight cancer or rare genetic disorders. High prices reflect complex manufacturing and small patient populations.
Spinal Cord Stimulation and Implantable Devices
Advanced spinal cord stimulators and other implantable devices can cost tens of thousands of dollars. They are used for chronic pain or movement disorders. Expenses include surgery, hardware, and ongoing programming.
Orphan Drugs and Rare Disease Therapies
Orphan drugs for rare diseases often carry extremely high price tags. Limited research funding and small markets drive costs upward. Some therapies exceed $500,000 or even $2 million per year.
For a broader look at healthcare costs, see healthcare spending research.
