Extended indication Pigmented villo-nodular synovitis (PVNS) and giant cell tumour of tendon sheath
Therapeutic value No judgement
Registration phase Clinical trials

Product

Active substance Pexidartinib
Domain Oncology and Hematology
Reason of inclusion New medicine (specialité)
Main indication Oncology other
Extended indication Pigmented villo-nodular synovitis (PVNS) and giant cell tumour of tendon sheath
Manufacturer Plexxikon
Mechanism of action Unknown
Route of administration Oral
Therapeutical formulation Capsule
Budgetting framework Unknown
Additional remarks CFS1R tyrosine kinase remmer.

Registration

Registration route Centralised (EMA)
Type of trajectory Unknown
Particularity Unknown
ATMP Unknown
Expected Registration October 2019
Orphan drug No
Registration phase Clinical trials

Therapeutic value

Therapeutic value No judgement

This assessment does not indicate any potential inclusion in the package.

Substantiation ENLIVEN trial shows reduced tumor size.
Frequency of administration 5 times a day
Dosage per administration 200 mg
References NCT02371369
Additional remarks Patiënten ontvangen 1000 mg (5 capsules per dag) gedurende 2 weken, daarna 800 mg (4 capsules per dag) gedurende 22 weken.

Expected patient volume per year

Patient volume 30 - 50

Market share is generally not included unless otherwise stated.

References NKR; kanker.nl
Additional remarks In 2016 werden er 28 diagnoses gesteld van wekedelensarcomen van overige en ongespecificeerde lokalisaties. Volgens kanker.nl is de incidentie per jaar 2-3 patiënten per miljoen inwoners (34-51 in Nederland).

Expected cost per patient per year

Potential total cost per year

Off label use

Off label use Unknown

Indication extension

Indication extensions Unknown

Other information