Vol. 1 No. 9 (2021)
Reimbursement Reviews

Nivolumab (Opdivo) in combination with Ipilimumab (Yervoy)

Published September 29, 2021

Key Messages

  • CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.
  • The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.
  • This review assesses nivolumab (Opdivo) 10 mg/mL for injection; administered by IV infusion and ipilimumab (Yervoy) 5 mg/mL for injection; administered by IV infusion
  • Indication: Nivolumab (Opdivo) in combination with ipilimumab (Yervoy) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable MPM who have not received prior systemic therapy for MPM