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[A25-88] Nivolumab (oesophageal or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer, adjuvant) – Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V

Last updated 01.10.2025

Project no.:
A25-88

Commission:
Commission awarded on 01.07.2025 by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

Report type:
Dossier assessment

Status:
Commission completed

Department/Division:
Drug Assessment

Topic:
Cancer

Indication:

Adjuvant treatment of adult patients with oesophageal or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer who have residual pathologic disease following prior neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy

Result of dossier assessment:

Added benefit not proven

Note:

After completion of the assessment by IQWiG the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) conducts a commenting procedure. This may provide supplementary information and as a result lead to a modified benefit assessment. Further information and the decision on the early benefit assessment can be found on the relevant page of the G-BA website.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60584/A25-88

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A17-29 Nivolumab (urothelial carcinoma) - Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V Commission completed
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A23-58 Nivolumab (melanoma) – Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V Commission completed
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A25-79 Nivolumab (hepatocellular carcinoma) – Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V Commission completed
A24-70 Nivolumab (unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma) – Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V Commission completed

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