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How to read the list?Below you will find a list of active substances registered by the European Medical Agency (EMA) in the last 15 years, recommended by the European Society of Clinical Oncology (ESMO) and their reimbursement status in the country.
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LenvatinibLenvatinib is indicated for the treatment of adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC): - in combination with pembrolizumab, as first-line treatment, - in combination with everolimus, following one prior vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)- targeted therapy.No reimbursementThe drug in this indication is not refundedESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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Tivozanib hydrochloride monohydrateTivozanib Hydrochloride Monohydrate is indicated for the first line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and for adult patients who are VEGFR and mTOR pathway inhibitor-naïve following disease progression after one prior treatment with cytokine therapy for advanced RCC.No reimbursementThe drug in this indication is not refundedESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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PazopanibPazopanib is indicated in adults for the first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and for patients who have received prior cytokine therapy for advanced disease.Reimbursement with restrictionsThe drug in this indication is reimbursed for a narrower group of patients than is apparent from the ESMO guidelinesESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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AxitinibAxitinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after failure of prior treatment with sunitinib or a cytokine.Reimbursement with restrictionsThe drug in this indication is reimbursed for a narrower group of patients than is apparent from the ESMO guidelinesESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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NivolumabNivolumab as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma after prior therapy in adults. Nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with intermediate/poor-risk advanced renal cell carcinoma. Nivolumab in combination with cabozantinib is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.Reimbursement with restrictionsThe drug in this indication is reimbursed for a narrower group of patients than is apparent from the ESMO guidelinesESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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CabozantinibCabozantinibis indicated as monotherapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC): - as first-line treatment of adult patients with intermediate or poor risk, - in adults following prior vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-targeted therapy. Cabozantinib, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.Reimbursement with restrictionsThe drug in this indication is reimbursed for a narrower group of patients than is apparent from the ESMO guidelinesESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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PembrolizumabPembrolizumab, in combination with axitinib, is indicated for the first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults. Pembrolizumab, in combination with lenvatinib, is indicated for the first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults. Pembrolizumab as monotherapy is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adults with renal cell carcinoma at increased risk of recurrence following nephrectomy, or following nephrectomy and resection of metastatic lesions.Reimbursement with restrictionsThe drug in this indication is reimbursed for a narrower group of patients than is apparent from the ESMO guidelinesESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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EverolimusEverolimus is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, whose disease has progressed on or after treatment with VEGF-targeted therapy.Full reimbursementThe drug in this indication is refunded in accordance with the ESMO guidelinesESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.
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IpilimumabIpilimumab in combination with nivolumab is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with intermediate/poor-risk advanced renal cell carcinoma.Full reimbursementThe drug in this indication is refunded in accordance with the ESMO guidelinesESMOSubstance is recommended by ESMO.