[A22-44] Nivolumab (adenocarcinoma of the stomach, the gastro-oesophageal junction or the oesophagus) – 2nd Addendum to Commission A21-146

Last updated 20.05.2022

Project no.:
A22-44

Commission:
Commission awarded on 12.04.2022 by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

Report type:
Addendum

Status:
Commission completed

Department/Division:
Drug Assessment

Application field:
Cancer

Indication:

First-line treatment of adult patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic gastric, gastro-oesophageal junction or oesophageal adenocarcinoma whose tumours express programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1, combined positive score [CPS] ≥ 5)

Result of dossier assessment:

After addendum:

  • Oesophageal adenocarcinoma: hint of considerable added benefit.
  • Gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma: hint of considerable added benefit.
Note:

If the need for additional work on a project commissioned by the G-BA arises during consultations, then IQWiG presents a report in the form of an "addendum". The G-BA subsequently decides on the extent of the added benefit, thus completing the early benefit assessment.

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2022-05-20 A G-BA decision was published.

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