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'Keytruda' attempts at reimbursement for TNBC

By Whang, byung-woo | translator Hong, Ji Yeon

24.09.24 05:04:02

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Keytruda will likely be reconsidered for the 7th CDRC review of the HIRA in October

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The industry watches whether Keytruda (pembrolizumab), which demonstrated treatment benefits in early triple-negative breast cancer, will pass the reimbursement hurdle.

As the Cancer Disease Review Committee (CDRC) of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) convenes in October, whether Keytruda will set a ground to expand 17 indications will be watched.

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According to the pharmaceutical industry, the HIRA will convene the 7th Cancer Disease Review Committee (CDRC) meeting on October 2nd.

Currently, Imfinzi (durvalumab) and Jemperli (dostarlimab) are applying for reimbursement expansion. The review of Keytruda, which has applied for reimbursement of 17 indic

Whang, byung-woo(tuai@dailypharm.com)
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