Zanubrutinib (Brukinsa®) for marginal zone lymphoma. HTA ID: 23072

Assessment Status NCPE Assessment Process Complete
HTA ID 23072
Drug Zanubrutinib
Brand Brukinsa®
Indication Zanubrutinib monotherapy is indicated for adult patients with relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma with at least one prior anti-CD20-based therapy.
Assessment Process
Rapid review commissioned 01/12/2023
Rapid review completed 09/01/2024
Rapid review outcome A full HTA is recommended to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of zanubrutinib compared with the current standard of care.
Full pharmacoeconomic assessment commissioned by HSE 31/01/2024
Pre-submission consultation with Applicant 12/03/2024
Full submission received from Applicant 20/08/2024
Preliminary review sent to Applicant 23/05/2025
NCPE assessment re-commenced 20/06/2025
Follow-up to preliminary review sent to Applicant 08/07/2025
NCPE assessment re-commenced 10/07/2025
Factual accuracy sent to Applicant 30/07/2025
NCPE assessment re-commenced 08/08/2025
NCPE assessment completed 03/09/2025
NCPE assessment outcome The NCPE recommends that zanubrutinib not be considered for reimbursement unless cost effectiveness can be improved relative to existing treatments*.

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*This recommendation should be considered while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.