Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that MSI-H status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Pembrolizumab in patients with Colorectal Adenocarcinoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved pembrolizumab (200mg and 400mg) for reimbursement as a first-line treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC).

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

First-line treatment of metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC) in adults

Citation

Pembrolizumab 200mg Monotherapy, 2023, version number 13, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 18/01/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/gastrointestinal/pembrolizumab-200mg-monotherapy-455.pdf