Prescription
Anticancer (MEK inhibitor)
Binimetinib
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Binimetinib (sold as Mektovi) is a cancer medicine that works by blocking a specific protein called MEK, which helps cancer cells grow and spread — by blocking it, the drug slows down or stops the growth of certain cancers.
What is it used for?
A type of skin cancer called melanoma that has a specific gene change (BRAF mutation)usually used together with another cancer drug called encorafenib
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.