Lenvatinib (Kisplyx, 3) – Kisplyx®

Advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), first-line, combination with pembrolizumab

Characteristics

Start date 15.12.2021 – Marketing authorisation: 26.11.2021
Resolution 07.07.2022
INN Lenvatinib
Brand name Kisplyx®
Pharm. company Eisai GmbH
G-BA Procedure ID D-749
ATC code L01EX08 Other protein kinase inhibitors (L01EX)
ICD-10 codes (AIS) C64Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis
Alpha-ID codes (AIS) I19876Renal cell carcinoma
DDD 18 mg O
Therapeutic area Oncological diseases Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
Reason for procedure New therapeutic indication
Specialty Combination therapy

Therapeutic indication of the resolution

Kisplyx is indicated for the treatment of adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in combination with pembrolizumab, as first-line treatment

Subpopulation Indication Comparator
a) Adults with non-pretreated, advanced renal cell carcinoma with a favourable risk profile (IMDC score 0) Pembrolizumab in combination with Axitinib
b) Adults with non-pretreated, advanced renal cell carcinoma with intermediate (IMDC score 1-2) or unfavourable risk profile (IMDC score ≥ 3) - Avelumab in combination with axitinib (only for patients with an unfavourable risk profile) or – Nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab or – Pembrolizumab in combination with axitinib

Studies and Results

No. of studies
(best subpopulation)
1 (CLEAR)
Study design
(best subpopulation)
H2H vs. non-ACT + ITC (Bucher)
Meta analysis
(best subpopulation)
no
Reason for dividing into subpopulations (G-BA) Disease stage

a) Adults with untreated, advanced renal cell carcinoma with a favourable risk profile (IMDC score 0)

  • An additional benefit is not proven.
  • A key prerequisite for an adjusted indirect comparison is the assumption of sufficient similarity between the studies. This includes the similarity of the patient population; however, this could not be adequately assessed in the present evaluation, as relevant data on the relevant patient populations from the CLEAR and KEYNOTE 426 studies are not available. Overall, based on the available data, it cannot be established with sufficient certainty that the patient populations are sufficiently similar for the indirect comparison.

b) Adults with untreated, advanced renal cell carcinoma with an intermediate (IMDC score 1–2) or unfavourable risk profile (IMDC score ≥ 3)

  • An additional benefit is not proven.
  • A key prerequisite for an adjusted indirect comparison is the assumption of sufficient similarity between the studies. This includes the similarity of the patient population; however, this could not be adequately assessed in the present evaluation, as relevant data on the relevant patient populations from the CLEAR and KEYNOTE 426 studies are not available. Overall, based on the available data, it cannot be established with sufficient certainty that the patient populations are sufficiently similar for the indirect comparison.

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Associated procedures

Lenvatinib (Kisplyx, 3) Kisplyx® Eisai GmbH Oncological diseases Advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), first-line, combination with pembrolizumab 2,790–4,180 100% additional benefit not proven
Lenvatinib (Kisplyx, 2) Kisplyx® Eisai GmbH Oncological diseases Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) 1,770–3,530 100% additional benefit not proven
Lenvatinib (Kisplyx, 1) Kisplyx® Eisai GmbH Oncological diseases Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) 0
1,200–3,300
100% Hint for minor additional benefit repealed


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