Assessment Status | NCPE Assessment Process Complete |
HTA ID | - |
Drug | Aflibercept |
Brand | Zaltrap® |
Indication | For the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with irinotecan/5-fluorouracil/folinic acid (FOLFIRI) chemotherapy is indicated in adults with metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC) that is resistant to or has progressed after an oxaliplatin-containing regimen. |
Assessment Process | |
Rapid review commissioned | 21/03/2013 |
Rapid review completed | 10/04/2013 |
Rapid review outcome | Full Pharmacoeconomic Evaluation Recommended |
Full submission received from Applicant | 04/10/2013 |
NCPE assessment completed | 12/02/2014 |
NCPE assessment outcome | Reimbursement Recommended |
The NCPE believe that when compared to alternative biological agents aflibercept may be considered cost saving.