Brexucabtagene Autoleucel (Tecartus®). HTA ID: 23045

Assessment Status NCPE Assessment Process complete
HTA ID 23045
Drug Brexucabtagene Autoleucel
Brand Tecartus®
Indication Adults 26 years of age and above with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Assessment Process
Rapid review commissioned 24/07/2023
Rapid review completed 10/08/2023
Rapid review outcome A full HTA is recommended to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of brexucabtagene autoleucel compared with the current standard-of-care.
Full pharmacoeconomic assessment commissioned by HSE 31/08/2023
Pre-submission consultation with Applicant 09/10/2023
Full submission received from Applicant 18/01/2024
Preliminary review sent to Applicant 18/09/2024
NCPE assessment re-commenced 17/10/2024
Factual accuracy sent to Applicant 20/12/2024
NCPE assessment re-commenced 10/01/2025
NCPE assessment completed 23/01/2025
NCPE assessment outcome The NCPE recommends that brexu-cel not be considered for reimbursement unless cost effectiveness can be improved relative to existing treatments*.

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*This recommendation should be considered while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.