Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that v::ALK status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Brigatinib in patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved brigatinib 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, and whose ALK rearrangement has been demonstrated by an accurate and validated test method.

This statement is based on a regulatory approval from the Health Service Executive:

For the treatment of adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) previously treated with crizotinib.

Citation

Brigatinib Therapy, 2021, version number 3, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 19/12/2023, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/lung/562-brigatinib-therapy.pdf