Bevacizumab (& biosimilars)

BNF:
Immune System & Malignant Disease
Status:
Do Not Prescribe (DNP)
Decision Date:
None
 

Comments

DO NOT PRESCRIBE (DNP): 

  • NICE TA242: Colorectal cancer (metastatic) 2nd line. Bevacizumab - not recommended with fluoropyrimidines.  (Decision date - February 2012).

  • NICE TA263: in combination with capecitabine for the first line treatment of metastatic breast cancer.  (Negative appraisal).  (Decision date - September 2012).
  • NICE TA284: in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin for first-line treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.  (Decision date - July 2013).
  • NICE TA285: in combination with gemcitabine and carboplatin for treating the first recurrence of platinum-sensitive advanced ovarian cancer.  (Decision date - July 2013).
  • NICE TA353: for treating relapsed platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer.  (Terminated appraisal).  (Decision date - September 2015).
  • NICE TA436: for treating EGFR mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer.  (Terminated appraisal).  (Decision date - April 2017).
  • NICE TA560: treating the first occurrence of platinum-sensitive advanced ovarian cancer.  (Terminated appraisal).  (Decision date - March 2019)

This drug may be funded through the cancer drug fund - seek advice from the oncologist/haematologist/ NHS England.

 

Black Drug Classifications

  • 6: Have NICE guidance that recommends they should not be used

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