Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that CD20 + status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Bendamustine, Rituximab in patients with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved rituximab in combination with bendamustine for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of patients with previously untreated indolent CD20-positive, stage III-IV non-hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

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

Treatment of patients with previously untreated indolent CD20-positive, stage III-IV non-hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Citation

RiTUXimab and Bendamustine Therapy, 2021, version number 4, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 21/07/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/lymphoma-myeloma/345.pdf