2 Information about nivolumab

Marketing authorisation indication

2.1

Nivolumab (Opdivo, Bristol-Myers Squibb) as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma in adults after failure of platinum-containing therapy.

Dosage in the marketing authorisation

Price

2.3

The cost of nivolumab is £439 per 40‑mg vial or £1,097 per 100‑mg vial (excluding VAT; BNF online accessed September 2017).

2.4

The company has a commercial arrangement, which would have applied if the technology had been recommended.