Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that CD30 + status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Brentuximab Vedotin in patients with Hodgkin Lymphoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved brentuximab vedotin for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with CD30+ Hodgkins Lymphoma (HL) at increased risk of relapse or progression following an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (ASCT).

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

Treatment of adult patients with CD30+ Hodgkins Lymphoma (HL) at increased risk of relapse or progression following an autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplant (ASCT).

Citation

Brentuximab vedotin Monotherapy, 2022, version number 5, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 04/04/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/lymphoma-myeloma/234-brentuximab-vedotin-monotherapy-regimen.pdf