Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)
This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that v::ALK status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Alectinib in patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved alectinib for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously treated with crizotinib. This indication is specifically for patients whose tumors have been historically confirmed to be NSCLC with an ALK rearrangement identified by an approved and validated test method.
This statement is based on a regulatory approval from the Health Service Executive:
Treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)- positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously treated with crizotinib.