Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that v::NTRK1 status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Entrectinib in patients with Any solid tumor.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved entrectinib for reimbursement as a monotherapy treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with solid tumors expressing a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusion, (i) who have a disease that is locally advanced, metastatic, or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and (ii) who have not received a prior NTRK inhibitor, and (iii) who have no satisfactory treatment options.

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

For the treatment of adult patients with solid tumors expressing a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusion, who: (i) have a disease that is locally advanced, metastatic, or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and (ii) who have not received a prior NTRK inhibitor, and (iii) who have no satisfactory treatment options.

Citation

Entrectinib Monotherapy - Adult, 2024, version number 2, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 16/10/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/lung/702-entrectinib-therapy.pdf