Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that PD-L1 >= 5% status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Atezolizumab in patients with Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved atezolizumab (1680mg) as a monotherapy for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) who are considered cisplatin ineligible, and whose tumors have a PD-L1 expression >= 5%.

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

Treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) who are considered cisplatin ineligible, and whose tumours have a PD-L1 expression >= 5%

Citation

Atezolizumab 1680mg Monotherapy - 28 Day, 2024, version number 10a, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 04/04/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/lung/593-atezolizumab-1680mg-monotherapy-28-day.pdf