7 Sources of evidence considered by the Committee

The Evidence Review Group (ERG) report for this appraisal was prepared by Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York:

  • CRD and CHE Technology Assessment Group. Trastuzumab for the treatment of HER2 positive metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastro-oesophageal junction, May 2010

The following organisations accepted the invitation to participate in this appraisal as consultees and commentators. They were invited to comment on the draft scope, the ERG report and the appraisal consultation document (ACD). Manufacturers or sponsors were also invited to make written submissions. Professional or specialist, and patient or carer groups and other consultees had the opportunity to give their expert views. Manufacturers or sponsors, professional or specialist, patient or carer groups, and other consultees also have the opportunity to appeal against the final appraisal determination.

Manufacturer or sponsor:

  • Roche Products (trastuzumab)

Professional or specialist, and patient or carer groups:

  • Cancer Research UK

  • Royal College of Nursing

  • Royal College of Pathologists

  • Royal College of Physicians

  • United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society

Other consultees:

  • Department of Health

  • Welsh Assembly Government

Commentator organisations (did not provide written evidence and without the right of appeal):

  • Commissioning Support Appraisals Service

  • Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for Northern Ireland

  • NHS Quality Improvement Scotland

  • National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment Programme

  • NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination and Centre for Health Economics – York

The following individuals were selected from clinical specialist and patient expert nominations from the non-manufacturer or sponsor consultees and commentators. They gave their expert personal view on trastuzumab by attending the initial Committee discussion and providing written evidence to the Committee. They were also invited to comment on the ACD.

  • Dr David Watkins, Clinical Research Fellow, nominated by NCRI, RCP, RCR, ACP, JCCO – clinical specialist

  • Professor Marco Novelli, Consultant Pathologist, nominated by Royal College of Pathologists – clinical specialist

Representatives from the following manufacturer or sponsor attended Committee Meetings. They contributed only when asked by the Committee chair to clarify specific issues and comment on factual accuracy.

  • Roche Products