Pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) for Adjuvant melanoma
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) as monotherapy is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adults with Stage III melanoma and lymph node involvement who have undergone complete resection.
| NCPE Assessment Process | Complete |
| Rapid review commissioned | 19/11/2018 |
| Rapid review completed | 07/12/2018 |
| Rapid Review outcome | A full HTA is recommended to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of pembrolizumab compared with the current standard of care. |
| Full pharmacoeconomic assessment commissioned by the HSE | 19/12/2018 |
| Pre-submission consultation with Applicant | 14/01/2019 |
| Submission received from Applicant | 16/07/2019 |
| Preliminary review sent to Applicant | 13/11/2019 |
| NCPE assessment recommenced | 12/12/2019 |
| Factual Accuracy sent to Applicant | 01/04/2020 |
| NCPE assessment recommenced | 08/04/2020 |
| NCPE assessment complete | 15/05/2020 |
| NCPE assessment outcome | The NCPE recommends that pembrolizumab be considered for reimbursement if cost-effectiveness can be improved relative to existing treatments*. |
*This recommendation should be considered while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.
The HSE has approved reimbursement following confidential price negotiations May 2021.