2 Information about pembrolizumab

Marketing authorisation indication

2.1

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck Sharp & Dohme) is indicated for 'the adjuvant treatment of adults with non-small cell lung carcinoma who are at high risk of recurrence following complete resection and platinum-based chemotherapy'.

Dosage in the marketing authorisation

Price

2.3

The list price is £2,630 per 100‑mg vial (excluding VAT; BNF online, accessed October 2024).

2.4

The company has a commercial arrangement. This makes pembrolizumab available to the NHS with a discount. The size of the discount is commercial in confidence.