Pembrolizumab is currently available for reimbursement for the treatment of melanoma through the National Cancer Control Programme's Oncology Hospital Drugs Management System. Details of the protocol for eligibility and treatment are available at http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/melanoma/347.pdf.
The HSE has also received an application for reimbursement of pembrolizumab for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). The National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics recently completed a rapid review of pembrolizumab for this indication, and has recommended a full health technology assessment of the drug.