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cetuximab (Erbitux®)

 

Following a full submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Superseded

AWMSG ADVICE SUPERSEDED BY NICE GUIDANCE ISSUED MARCH 2017. Refer to TA439: Cetuximab and panitumumab for previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer for full guidance on NICE recommendations, including any specific restrictions on the use of the technology). AWMSG documentation provided for reference only.

 Final Recommendation: cetuximab (Erbitux) 2407 (PDF, 210Kb)
 Appraisal Report: cetuximab (Erbitux) 2407 (PDF, 307Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name cetuximab (Erbitux®)
Formulation 5 mg/ml solution for infusion
Reference number 2407
Indication

First-line treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with irinotecan-based chemotherapy or in combination with FOLFOX

Company Merck Serono Ltd
BNF chapter Malignant disease & immunosuppression
Assessment type Full
Status Superseded
Advice number 4315
NMG meeting date 09/09/2015
AWMSG meeting date 09/12/2015
Ratification by Welsh Government 30/12/2015
Date of issue 05/01/2016
NICE guidance

TA439: Cetuximab and panitumumab for previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer​​​​ (external website - opens in new window)

Commercial arrangement CAA
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