Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that BRAF p.V600E status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Binimetinib, Encorafenib in patients with Melanoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved encorafenib in combination with binimetinib for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation.

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

Treatment of adult patients with advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation.

Citation

Encorafenib and Binimetinib Therapy, 2021, version number 3, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 08/01/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/melanoma/563-envorafenib-and-binimetinib-therapy.pdf