German HTA Queries Polivy Benefits Amid Lack Of Evidence

Roche’s lymphoma drug Polivy could face pricing challenges in Germany as it undergoes a full benefit assessment.

German HTA Wants More HTA-appropriate evidence for Roche's Polivy • Source: Shutterstock

IQWiG, the German health technology assessment institute, says that there is no proof of additional benefit for Roche’s orphan drug Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin) for first line diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) compared with alternatives.

The HTA body, which has conducted a second assessment for the drug in this indication, says it is frustrated by...

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