Coverage Policy Manual
Policy #: 2020015
Category: Pharmacy
Initiated: July 2020
Last Review: August 2025
  Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu)

Description:
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu), is an antibody –drug conjugate that is composed of a humanized monoclonal antibody specifically targeting HER2-overexpressing tumor cells, with the same amino acid sequence as trastuzumab. Internalization and intracellular linker cleavage of the drug by lyzozomal enzymes within the tumor cell leads to DNA damage and apoptotic cell death. Trastuzumab deruxtecan has a higher drug-to antibody ration than trastuzumab emtasine (approximately 8 vs 3 to 4).  
 
Enhertu has a black box warning for interstitial lung disease and embryo-fetal toxicity. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pneumonitis, including fatal cases, have been reported with Enhertu. Individuals should be monitored for signs and symptoms including cough, dyspnea, fever, and other new or worsening respiratory symptoms. Enhertu should be discontinued in all individuals with Grade 2 or higher ILD/pneumonitis.
 
Regulatory Status
 
On December 20, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) use in unresectable or metastatic HER2-postive breast cancer. Accelerated approval was granted based on tumor response rate and duration of response.  Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.
 
On January 15, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration approved Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki for the treatment of adult individuals with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ)adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab-based regimen.
 
On August 5, 2022, the FDA approved an expanded indication fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki to treat unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. It is the first targeted therapy approved by the FDA for HER 2-low breast cancer and received Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy designations for this indication.  
 
On August 11, 2022, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki was granted accelerated approval by the FDA for treatment of adult individuals with unresectable or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who’s tumors have activating HER2 (ERBB2) mutations as detected by an FDA approved test* and have received a prior systemic therapy.  Continued approval for this indication will be contingent fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki upon confirmation of a clinical benefit.  
 
*The FDA also approved two companion diagnostics for Enhertu: Oncomine DX Target Test (for tissue) and Guardant 360 CDX (for plasma). If a mutation is not detected in a plasma specimen, the tumor tissue should be tested.
 
On April 6, 2024, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki was granted accelerated approval by the  for treatment of adult individuals with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who have received prior systemic treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options (tumor-agnostic HER-2 directed therapy).
 
On January 27, 2025 the Food and Drug Administration approved fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki(e.g., Enhertu) in adult individuals with unresectable or metastatic Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) or HER2-ultralow (IHC 0 with membrane staining) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, that has progressed on one or more endocrine therapies in the metastatic setting OR HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting; or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy.
 
Coding
 
See CPT/HCPCS Code section below.
 

Policy/
Coverage:
Effective August 1, 2021, for members of plans that utilize an oncology benefits management program, Prior Approval is required for this service and is managed through the oncology benefits management program.
 
INITIAL AND CONTINUATION APPROVAL will be for duration of treatment course or 12 months (whichever comes first). Approval timeframes may differ for members/participants of Self-Insured plans.
 
Effective November 1, 2025
 
Meets Primary Coverage Criteria Or Is Covered For Contracts Without Primary Coverage Criteria
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) meets member benefit certificate primary coverage criteria that there be scientific evidence of effectiveness improving health outcomes when ALL the following criteria are met:
 
The use of this drug is covered if an FDA-approved oncologic indication exists [not listed as an indication below with the member meeting all of the additional requirements of the prescribing information (package insert listed in the “Indications and Usage”).
 
FDA Labeled Indications:
 
HER-2 POSITIVE BREAST CANCER
 
INITIAL APPROVAL:
 
1. Individual is 18 years or age or older (Enhertu, 2024); AND
2. Individual has a diagnosis of unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer and has received prior anti-HER2 based regimens either in the metastatic setting or in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting and have developed disease recurrence during or within six months of completing therapy (Enhertu, 2024);
OR
3. Individual has documentation of unresectable and/or metastatic HER2 breast cancer:
a. Circumferential membrane staining that is complete, intense and in greater than 10% of tumor cells (IHC 3+) – diagnosis is HER2 positive (Wolff, 2018); or
b. If the HER2/CEP17 ratio remains less than 2.0 with greater than or equal to 6.0 HER2 signals per cell, diagnosis is HER2 positive (Wolff, 2018);
OR
4. Individual with unresectable or metastatic breast cancer with:
a. Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-); or
b. HER2-ultralow (IHC 0 with membrane staining) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, that has progressed on one or more endocrine therapies in the metastatic setting (Enhertu, 2025); or
c. HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting; or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy (Enhertu, 2025);
OR
5. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent as second-line therapy (preferred) (NCCN 1);
AND
6. Individual has an ECOG score of 0-1.
 
NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
 
INITIAL APPROVAL:
 
1. Individual is 18 years or age or older: (Enhertu, 2025) AND
2. Individual has aa diagnosis of unresectable or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have activating HER2 (ERBB2) mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and who have received a prior systemic therapy (Enhertu, 2025)
 
GASTRIC CANCER
 
INITIAL APPROVAL:
 
1. Individual is 18 years or age or older; (Enhertu, 2025) AND
2. Individual is diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH positive) gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab-based regimen (Enhertu, 2025).
 
UNRESECTABLE OR METASTATIC HER2-POSITIVE TUMORS
 
INITIAL APPROVAL:
 
1. Individual is 18 years of age or older; (Enhertu 2025) AND
2. Individual is diagnosed with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who have received prior systemic treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. (Enhertu 2025)
 
CONTINUATION OF THERAPY FOR ABOVE LISTED FDA LABELED INDICATIONS:
 
1. Individual continues to meet the initial approval criteria AND
2. Individual experiences objective benefit from continued treatment as defined by stabilization of disease or decrease in size of tumor or tumor spread.
 
Off Label Indications:
 
The use of this drug for off-label indications not listed below is subject to policy 2000030.
 
INITIAL APPROVAL:
 
The following indications are covered when the individual meets the related NCCN category 1 or 2A recommendations specific to the indications below (e.g., histology, cancer staging, surgical status, mono- or combination therapy, and previous lines of therapy):
 
1. Ampullary cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
2. Pancreatic cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
3. Bladder cancer (NCCN 2A):
a. Urothelial cancer of prostate (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Primary cancer of urethra (NCCN 2A); OR
4. Cervical cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
5. Vaginal cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
6. Occult primary (NCCN 2A); OR
7. Small bowel cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
8. Rectal cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
9. Head and neck cancer (NCCN 2A):
a. Very advanced head and neck cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Salivary gland tumors (NCCN 2A); OR
10. Gastric cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
11. Colon cancer (NCCN 2A):
a. Appendiceal cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
12. Biliary tract cancer (NCCN 2A):
a. Gallbladder cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (NCCN 2A); OR
c. Extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (NCCN 2A); OR
13. Vulvar cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
14. Non-small cell lung cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
15. Ovarian Cancer (NCCN 2A):
a. Fallopian tube cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Primary peritoneal cancer (NCCN 2A):
i. Malignant mixed mullerian tumors (NCCN 2A); OR
ii. Clear cell carcinoma of the ovary (NCCN 2A); OR
iii. Mucinous neoplasms of the ovary (NCCN 2A); OR
iv. Grade 1 endometrioid cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
v. Low-grade serous cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
c. Epithelial ovarian cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
16. Breast cancer (NCCN 2A):
a. Invasive breast cancer (NCCN 1 and 2A); OR
b. Inflammatory breast cancer (NCCN 1 and 2A); OR
17. Esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
18. Uterine neoplasms (NCCN 2A); OR
a. Endometrial cancer (NCCN 2A); OR
19. Central nervous system cancer (NCCN 2A):
a. Limited brain metastases (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Extensive brain metastases (NCCN 2A); OR
c. Leptomeningeal metastases (NCCN 2A).
 
CONTINUATION OF THERAPY FOR ABOVE LISTED OFF-LABEL INDICATIONS:
 
1. Individual continues to meet the initial approval criteria; AND
2. Individual experiences objective benefit from continued treatment as defined by stabilization of disease or decrease in size of tumor or tumor spread.
 
Please see the NCCN Drugs and Biologics Compendium for a complete list of NCCN 1 & 2A indications. To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline or Compendium, go online to NCCN.org. Please note, NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.
 
Does Not Meet Primary Coverage Criteria Or Is Not Covered For Contracts Without Primary Coverage Criteria
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu), for any indication or circumstance not described above, does not meet member benefit certificate primary coverage criteria that there be scientific evidence of effectiveness in improving health outcomes.
 
For members with contracts without primary coverage criteria, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu), for any indication or circumstance not described above, is considered investigational. Investigational services are specific contract exclusions in most member benefit certificate of coverage.
 
POLICY GUIDELINES
 
The ECOG or Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status is based on the following scale:
    • 0 = Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction
    • 1 = Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, for example, light housework, office work
    • 2 = Ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours
    • 3 = Capable of only limited self-care, confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours
    • 4 = Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any self-care. Totally confined to bed or chair
    • 5 = Dead
    •   
Individual does not have unacceptable toxicity resulting from the treatment (e.g., severe infusion-related reactions, severe immune-mediated adverse reactions such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, colitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis with renal dysfunction, dermatologic adverse reactions).
 
Prescribing provider to endure individual does not have pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease (NCCN, 2021), or symptomatic congestive heart failure.
 
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
 
For FDA labeled indications, Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) must be dosed in accordance with the indication specific recommended dose per FDA label unless otherwise specified below.
 
For off-label indications, authorizations will not exceed the maximum FDA labeled dose and frequency across all the FDA labeled indications unless higher dose is allowed for the specific indication below.
 
Breast Cancer – HER2 and HER2 low
The recommended dose is 5.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21 day-cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
 
Gastric Cancer
The recommended dose 6.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21-day cle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
 
NSCLC
The recommended dosage for lung cancer is 5.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21-day cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
 
Please see prescription guidance for recommended dose modifications, temporary interruption or treatment discontinuation in management of adverse reactions.
 
HER2-positive solid tumors
The recommended dose is 5.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21 day-cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) is available as 100 mg lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial.
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) should be administered as an intravenous infusion by a healthcare professional.
 
Please refer to a separate policy on Site of Care or Site of Service Review policy #2018030 for pharmacologic/biologic medications.
 
Effective February 2025 through October 31, 2025
 
Meets Primary Coverage Criteria Or Is Covered For Contracts Without Primary Coverage Criteria
 
INITIAL APPROVAL STANDARD REVIEW for up to 12 months
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) meets member benefit certificate primary coverage criteria that there be scientific evidence of effectiveness improving health outcomes when ALL the following criteria are met:
 
For labeled indications, all products must be dosed in accordance with the label unless otherwise specified.
 
For off-label indications, authorizations will not exceed 6.4 milligrams per kilogram of body weight every 3 weeks OR maximum recommended doses as outlined in dosage and administration section unless medical literature supports a higher dose.
 
HER-2 POSITIVE BREAST CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer and has received prior anti-HER2 based regimens either in the metastatic setting or in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting and have developed disease recurrence during or within six months of completing therapy (Enhertu, 2024); AND
2. Individual is 18 years or age or older (Enhertu, 2024); AND
3. Individual has documentation of unresectable and/or metastatic HER2 breast cancer:
a. Circumferential membrane staining that is complete, intense and in greater than 10% of tumor cells (IHC 3+) – diagnosis is HER2 positive (Wolff, 2018); OR
b. If the HER2/CEP17 ratio remains less than 2.0 with greater than or equal to 6.0 HER2 signals per cell, diagnosis is HER2 positive (Wolff, 2018); OR
4. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent as second-line therapy (preferred) (NCCN 1); AND
5. Individual has an ECOG score of 0-1; AND
6. Individual does NOT have any of the following:
a. Pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease (NCCN, 2021); OR
b. Symptomatic congestive heart failure.
 
INVASIVE BREAST CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in second-line (NCCN 1) or later line therapy (NCCN 2A) as a single-agent for recurrent unresectable (local or regional) or stage IV (M1) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) IHC 1+ or 2+ and ISH negative disease that is:
a. Hormone receptor negative; OR
b. Hormone receptor positive with visceral crisis or endocrine therapy refractory; OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent for recurrent unresectable (local or regional) or stage IV (M1) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive disease that is hormone receptor-negative or hormone receptor-positive with or without endocrine therapy as a:
a. Second-line therapy (NCCN 1); OR
b. First-line therapy for select individuals (i.e., those with rapid progression within 6 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy (12 months for pertuzumab-containing regimens, NCCN 2A).
 
INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used second-line (NCCN 1) or later line therapy (NCCN 2A) as a single-agent for recurrent unresectable (local or regional) or stage IV (M1) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) IHC 1+ or 2+ and ISH negative disease that is:
a. Hormone receptor negative; OR
b. Hormone receptor positive with visceral crisis or endocrine therapy refractory; OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent for recurrent unresectable (local or regional) or stage IV (M1) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive disease that is hormone receptor-negative or hormone receptor-positive with or without endocrine therapy as a:
a. Second-line therapy (NCCN 1); OR
b. First-line therapy for select individuals (i.e., those with rapid progression within 6 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy (12 months for pertuzumab-containing regimens, NCCN 2A).
 
HER-2 POSITIVE BREAST CANCER WITH BRAIN METASTASES
1. Individual has a diagnosis of HER-2 positive breast cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent treatment for limited brain metastases in HER2 positive breast cancer as:
a. Initial treatment in select cases (e.g., small asymptomatic brain metastases) (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Treatment for recurrent brain metastases (NCCN 2A); OR
c. Treatment of relapsed disease with either stable systemic disease or reasonable systemic treatment options (NCCN 2A); OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent treatment for extensive brain metastases in HER2 positive breast cancer as:
a. Primary treatment in select cases (e.g., small asymptomatic brain metastases) (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Treatment for recurrent disease with stable systemic disease or reasonable systemic treatment options (NCCN 2A).
 
COLON CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of colon adenocarcinoma; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as adjuvant treatment for unresectable metachronous metastases (HER2-amplified, IHC3+) that converted to resectable disease after initial treatment. Biologic therapy is only appropriate for continuation of favorable response from conversion therapy (pMMR/MSS or ineligible for or progressed on checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy for dMMR/MSI-H or polymerase epsilon/delta [POLE/POLD1] mutation, NCCN 2A); OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as initial treatment as a single agent in patients (HER2-amplified, IHC 3+)(proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite-stable [pMMR/MSS]) for patients with unresectable metachronous metastases and previous FOLFOX (fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin) or CapeOX (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) within the past 12 months (NCCN 2A); OR
4. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a second-line and subsequent therapy (biomarker-directed) as a single agent, if not previously given, for progression of advanced or metastatic disease (proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite-stable [pMMR/MSS] or ineligible for or progressed on checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy for deficient mismatch repair/microsatellite instability-high [dMMR/MSI-H] or polymerase epsilon/delta [POLE/POLD1] mutation)(HER2-amplified, IHC 3+) (NCCN 2A); OR
5. Individual has a diagnosis of appendiceal adenocarcinoma and fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a second-line and subsequent therapy (biomarker-driven) as a single agent, if not previously given, for progression of advanced or metastatic disease (proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite-stable (pMMR/MSS) or ineligible for or progressed on checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy for deficient mismatch repair/microsatellite instability-high [dMMR/MSI-H] or polymerase epsilon/delta [POLE/POLD1] mutation)(HER2-amplified, IHC 3+) (NCCN 2A).
 
RECTAL CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of rectal adenocarcinoma (HER2-amplified, IHC 3+); AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in initial treatment as a single agent for individuals with unresectable metachronous metastases (proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite-stable [pMMR/MSS]) and previous FOLFOX (fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin) or CapeOX (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) within the past 12 months (NCCN 2A); OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a second-line and subsequent therapy as a single agent, if not previously given, for progression of advanced or metastatic disease (HER2-amplified, IHC 3+) (proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite-stable [pMMR/MSS] or ineligible for or progressed on checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy for deficient mismatch repair/microsatellite instability-high [dMMR/MSI-H] or polymerase epsilon/delta [POLE/POLD1] mutation) NCCN 2A).
 
ESOPHAGEAL OR ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION CANCERS
1. Individual has a diagnosis of esophageal or esophagogastric junction cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a palliative therapy for patients with HER2 overexpression positive adenocarcinoma who are not surgical candidates or have unresectable locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic disease and Karnofsky performance score ≥60% or ECOG performance score ≤2 as preferred second-line or subsequent therapy as a single agent (NCCN 2A).
 
GALLBLADDER CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of gallbladder adenocarcinoma; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in subsequent treatment as a single agent for progression on or after systemic treatment for unresectable or resected gross residual (R2) disease or metastatic disease that is HER2-positive (IHC3+) (NCCN 2A).
 
CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA
1. Individual has a diagnosis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in subsequent treatment as a single agent for progression on or after systemic treatment for unresectable or resected gross residual (R2) disease or metastatic disease that is HER2-positive (IHC3+) (NCCN 2A); OR
3. Individual has a diagnosis of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in a subsequent treatment as a single agent for progression on or after systemic treatment for unresectable or resected gross residual (R2) disease or metastatic disease that is HER2-positive (IHC3+) (NCCN 2A).
 
NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in subsequent therapy as a single agent for ERBB2 (HER2) mutation positive recurrent, advanced, or metastatic disease (NCCN 2A) with exception of locoregional recurrence or symptomatic local disease (excluding mediastinal lymph node recurrence with prior radiation therapy) with no evidence of disseminated disease; OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in subsequent systemic therapy as a single agent recurrent, advanced, or metastatic disease in those with performance status 0-2 whose tumors have HER2 overexpression (IHC 3+) (NCCN 2A) with exception of locoregional recurrence or symptomatic local disease (excluding mediastinal lymph node recurrence with prior radiation therapy) with no evidence of disseminated disease.
 
BLADDER CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as second-line systemic therapy (if a first-line therapy containing both platinum chemotherapy and an immune checkpoint inhibitor was used, including maintenance checkpoint inhibitor), or as subsequent-line systemic therapy (individuals should have already received platinum and a checkpoint inhibitor, if eligible) as a single agent orHER2 positive, IHC 3+ for:
a. Stage II (cT2, N0) disease or stage IIIA (cT3, N0; cT4a, N0; cT1-T4a, N1) disease if tumor is present following reassessment of tumor status 2-3 months after primary treatment with concurrent bladder preserving chemoradiotherapy and maximal TURBT (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Stage IIIB (cT1-T4a, N2,3) disease following partial response or progression after primary treatment with downstaging systemic therapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (NCCN 2A); OR
c. Stage IVA (cT4b, any N, M0) disease if tumor is present following reassessment of tumor status after primary treatment with first-line systemic therapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (NCCN 2A); OR
d. Stage IVA (any T, any N, M1a) disease if stable disease or progression following reassessment of tumor status after primary treatment with first-line systemic therapy (NCCN 2A); OR
e. Metastatic stage IVB (any T, any N, M1b) disease (NCCN 2A); OR
f. Muscle invasive local recurrence or persistent disease in a preserved bladder treated with curative intent (NCCN 2A); OR
g. Metastatic or local recurrence post cystectomy treated with curative intent (NCCN 2A); OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as therapy for metastatic disease as a single agent for HER2-positive, IHC 3+ disease as a:
a. Second-line systemic therapy if a first-line therapy containing both platinum chemotherapy and an immune checkpoint inhibitor was used, including maintenance checkpoint inhibitor (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Subsequent-line systemic therapy (individuals should have already received platinum and a checkpoint inhibitor, if eligible) (NCCN 2A); OR
4. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in urothelial carcinoma of the prostate as a therapy for metastatic disease as a single agent for HER2-positive, IHC 3+ as:
a. Second-line systemic therapy if a first-line therapy containing both platinum chemotherapy and an immune checkpoint inhibitor was used, including maintenance checkpoint inhibitor (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Subsequent-line systemic therapy (individuals should have already received platinum and a checkpoint inhibitor, if eligible) (NCCN 2A); OR
5. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used in primary carcinoma of the urethra as a therapy for recurrent or metastatic disease as a single agent for HER2-positive, IHC3+ as:
a. Second-line systemic therapy if a first-line therapy containing both platinum chemotherapy and an immune checkpoint inhibitor was used, including maintenance checkpoint inhibitor (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Subsequent-line systemic therapy (individuals should have already received platinum and a
 
PANCREATIC CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer with HER2 positive (IHC3+) status; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a subsequent therapy as a single agent for locally advanced or metastatic disease and disease progression if good performance status (defined as ECOG PS 0-1, with good biliary drainage and adequate nutritional intake) (NCCN 2A); OR
3. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single agent alternative systemic therapy if not previously used if good performance status (ECOG PS 0-1) for:
a. Local recurrence in the pancreatic operative bed after resection (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Recurrent metastatic disease with or without local recurrence after resection (NCCN 2A).
 
GASTRIC CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a palliative therapy for HER2 overexpression positive individuals who are not surgical candidates or have unresectable locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic disease (including peritoneal only metastatic disease, including positive cytology) and Karnofsky performance score ≥60% or ECOG performance score ≤2 as preferred second-line or subsequent therapy as a single agent (NCCN 2A).
 
VULVAR CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of vulvar cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a second-line or subsequent therapy for advanced or recurrent/metastatic disease as a single agent for HER-2 positive (IHC 3+ or 2+) tumors (NCCN 2A).
 
CERVICAL CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of cervical cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a second-line or subsequent therapy as a single agent for HER-2 positive (IHC 3+ or 2+) tumors with:
a. Local or regional recurrence (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Stage IVB or recurrence with distant metastases (NCCN 2A).
 
VAGINAL CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of vaginal cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a second-line or subsequent therapy as a single agent for HER-2 positive (IHC 3+ or 2+) tumors with:
a. Local or regional recurrence (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Stage IVB or recurrence with distant metastases (NCCN 2A).
 
ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of endometrial cancer; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a second-line or subsequent therapy as a single agent for recurrent disease that is HER-2 positive (IHC 3+ or 2+) tumor:
a. May be considered for isolated metastases (NCCN 2A); OR
b. For disseminated metastases with or without sequential palliative external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) (NCCN 2A); OR
c. With sequential EBRT and with or without brachytherapy for locoregional recurrence in patients with no prior RT to site of recurrence, or previous vaginal brachytherapy only (NCCN 2A); OR
d. After surgical exploration, with sequential EBRT for locoregional recurrence inpatients with disease confined to the vagina or paravaginal soft tissue, or in pelvic or para-aortic lymph nodes (NCCN 2A); OR
e. After surgical exploration, with or without sequential EBRT for locoregional recurrence in patients with upper abdominal or peritoneal disease (NCCN 2A); OR
f. With or without sequential palliative EBRT or brachytherapy for locoregional recurrence in patients who have received prior EBRT to site of recurrence (NCCN 2A).
 
SMALL BOWEL ADENOCARCINOMA
1. Individual has a diagnosis of small bowel adenocarcinoma; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as second-line or subsequent therapy as a single agent for advanced or metastatic disease that is HER2-amplified (IHC 3+) (if not previously given) (NCCN 2A).
 
 
SALIVARY GLAND TUMOR
1. Individual has a diagnosis of salivary gland tumor; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent systemic therapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive recurrent disease with:
a. Distant metastases in patients with a performance status (PS) of 0-3 (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Unresectable locoregional recurrence or second primary with prior radiation therapy (NCCN 2A).
 
OVARIAN, FALLOPIAN TUBE AND PRIMARY PERITONEAL CANCER
1. Individual has a diagnosis of ovarian cancer or fallopian tube cancer or primary peritoneal cancer of endometroid (including grade 1 endometroid carcinoma), serous (including low-grade serous carcinoma), clear cell, mucinous carcinoma or carcinosarcoma histology; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single-agent therapy for platinum-resistant persistent disease or recurrence in HER2- positive tumors [IHC 3+ or 2+] for:
a. Progression on primary, maintenance, or recurrence therapy (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Stable or persistent disease (if not on maintenance therapy) (NCCN 2A); OR
c. Complete remission and relapse <6 months after completing chemotherapy (NCCN 2A).
 
OCCULT PRIMARY DISEASE
1. Individual has a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma or carcinoma with HER2-positive [IHC 3+] tumors (not otherwise specified) occult primary disease; AND
2. Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single agent in symptomatic individuals with performance status (PS) 1-2 or asymptomatic patients with PS 0 and aggressive disease that is metastatic or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and that has progressed on or following prior systemic treatment and has no satisfactory alternative treatment options for:
a. Axillary involvement in those with a prostate or post-prostatectomy if clinically indicated (NCCN 2A); OR
b. Lung nodules or breast marker-negative pleural effusion (NCCN 2A); OR
c. Resectable liver disease (NCCN 2A); OR
d. Peritoneal mass or ascites with non-ovarian histology (NCCN 2A); OR
e. Retroperitoneal mass of non-germ cell histology in selected individuals (NCCN 2A); OR
f. Unresectable liver disease or disseminated metastases (NCCN 2A); OR
3. Individual has a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma with HER2-positive [IHC 3+] tumors occult primary disease and fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki will be used as a single agent in symptomatic individuals with performance status (PS) 1-2 or asymptomatic individuals with PS 0 and aggressive disease for systemic therapy in individuals with multiple lung nodules, pleural effusion, or disseminated metastases that progressed on or following prior systemic treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options (NCCN 2A).
 
CONTINUED APPROVAL FOR ABOVE LISTED INDICATIONS for up to 12 months:
1. Individual continues to meet the initial approval criteria; AND
2. Individual experiences objective benefit from continued treatment as defined by stabilization of disease or decrease in size of tumor or tumor spread; AND
3. Individual does not have unacceptable toxicity resulting from the treatment (e.g., severe infusion-related reactions, severe immune-mediated adverse reactions such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, colitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis with renal dysfunction, dermatologic adverse reactions).
 
Policy Guidelines
The ECOG or Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status is based on the following scale:
      • 0 = Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction
      • 1 = Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, for example, light housework, office work
      • 2 = Ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours
      • 3 = Capable of only limited self-care, confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours
      • 4 = Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any self-care. Totally confined to bed or chair
      • 5 = Dead
      •   
The use of this drug is covered if a -approved oncologic indication exists (not listed as an indication above) with the member meeting all of the additional requirements of the prescribing information (package insert listed in the “Indications and Usage”) AND/OR a NCCN category 1 or 2A recommendation is recognized in the NCCN Drugs and Biologics Compendium with the member meeting specified criteria (See policy #2000030).
 
Dosage and Administration
Dosing per Guidelines where applicable. For off-label indications, authorizations will not exceed 6.4 milligrams per kilogram of body weight every 3 weeks OR maximum recommended doses as outlined below unless medical literature supports a higher dose.
 
Breast Cancer – HER2 and HER2 low
The recommended dose is 5.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21-day cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
 
Gastric Cancer
The recommended dose 6.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21-day cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
 
NSCLC
The recommended dosage for lung cancer is 5.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21-day cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Please see prescription guidance for recommended dose modifications, temporary interruption, or treatment discontinuation in management of adverse reactions.
 
HER2-positive solid tumors
The recommended dose is 5.4 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion once every 3 weeks (21-daycycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) is available as 100 mg lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial.
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu) should be administered as an intravenous infusion by a healthcare professional.
 
Please refer to a separate policy on Site of Care or Site of Service Review policy #2018030 for pharmacologic/biologic medications.
 
Does Not Meet Primary Coverage Criteria Or Is Investigational For Contracts Without Primary Coverage Criteria
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu), for any indication or circumstance not described above, does not meet member benefit certificate primary coverage criteria that there be scientific evidence of effectiveness in improving health outcomes.
 
For members with contracts without primary coverage criteria, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (e.g., Enhertu), for any indication or circumstance not described above, is considered investigational. Investigational services are specific contract exclusions in most member benefit certificate of coverage.
 
Due to the detail of the policy statement, the document containing the coverage statements for dates prior to February 1, 2025, is not online. If you would like a hardcopy print, please email: codespecificinquiry@arkbluecross.com

Rationale:
A phase 2 study (Modi S, et al 2019) was performed with trastuzumab deruxtecan in 184 patients with HER2 positive pathologically documented unresectable or metastatic breast cancer who had previously treated with trastuzumab emtansine. Eligible patients were age 18 or greater and had an ECOG score of 0 or 1.  Excluded reasons were untreated or symptomatic brain metastases, history of noninfectious interstitial lung disease, (ILD), or pneumonitis or current or suspected ILD or pneumonitis. This study was evaluating the safety and efficacy of the recommended dose, 5.4 mg/kg, in those who in the first phase received this dose.  
 
The primary endpoint was overall response (complete plus partial response) to the trastuzumab deruxtecan therapy in those who had tumor progression during or after trastuzumab emtansine and had received the 5.4 mg/kg of trastuzumab deruxtecan in phase 1 and 2 of the study. Secondary endpoints included response duration, progression free survival and overall survival rate.
 
Of the 184 participants, 52.7% had hormone receptor-positive tumors.  Median number or previous lines of therapy for metastatic disease was 6 and 100% included trastuzumab emtansine, and trastuzumab and 65.8% had pertuzumab. Results showed an overall response rate of 60.3%, complete response rate of 4.3% and a partial response rate of 56%.  There was also a median duration of response of 14.8 months and a disease control rate of 97.3%.  Median progression free survival (PFS) was 13.4 months, after a median follow-up of 11.1 months.  9% of the patients experienced ILD including severe, life threatening and fatal cases.  Fatal outcomes from either ILD or pneumonitis occurred in 2.6%of patients.
 
2021 Update
In an open-label, randomized, phase 2 trial, trastuzumab deruxtecan as compared with chemotherapy in patients with HER2-positive advanced gastric cancer was evaluated. Patients with centrally confirmed HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma that had progressed while they were receiving at least two previous therapies, including trastuzumab, were randomly assigned in a 2:1 ratio to receive trastuzumab deruxtecan (6.4 mg per kilogram of body weight every 3 weeks) or physician’s choice of chemotherapy. The primary end point was the objective response, according to independent central review. Secondary end points included overall survival, response duration, progression-free survival, confirmed response (response persisting 4 weeks), and safety.
 
Of 187 treated patients, 125 received trastuzumab deruxtecan and 62 chemotherapy (55 received irinotecan and 7 paclitaxel). An objective response was reported in 51% of the patients in the trastuzumab deruxtecan group, as compared with 14% of those in the physician’s choice group (P<0.001). Overall survival was longer with trastuzumab deruxtecan than with chemotherapy (median, 12.5 vs. 8.4 months; hazard ratio for death, 0.59; 95% confidence interval, 0.39 to 0.88; P = 0.01, which crossed the prespecified O’Brien–Fleming boundary [0.0202 on the basis of number of deaths]). The most common adverse events of grade 3 or higher were a decreased neutrophil count (in 51% of the trastuzumab deruxtecan group and 24% of the physician’s choice group), anemia (38% and 23%, respectively), and decreased white-cell count (21% and 11%). A total of 12 patients had trastuzumab deruxtecan–related interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis (grade 1 or 2 in 9 patients and grade 3 or 4 in 3), as adjudicated by an independent committee. One drug-related death (due to pneumonia) was noted in the trastuzumab deruxtecan group; no drug related deaths occurred in the physician’s choice group.
 
Therapy with trastuzumab deruxtecan led to significant improvements in response and overall survival, as compared with standard therapies, among patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer. Myelosuppression and interstitial lung disease were the notable toxic effects. (Shitara K, Bang YJ, Iwasa S, et. al., 2020).
 
2022 Update
HER 2-low breast cancer
HER2-low breast cancer is a newly defined breast cancer subtype. According to the FDA, “about 60% of patients previously classified as having HER2-negative subtype can now be considered as HER2-low.” It describes cancers that have “some HER2 proteins on the cell surface, but not enough to be classified as HER2-positive.” HER2-low breast cancers may be hormone receptor-positive (HR+) or triple negative.
 
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan’ s expanded approval for HER 2-low breast cancer was based on data from the multicenter, open-label DESTINY-Breast04 trial, which enrolled 557 adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer, including both HR- and HR+ patients. Low HER2 expression was defined as an immunohistochemistry (IHC) score of 1+ or 2+ with a negative in situ hybridization (ISH) test. Patients were randomized 2:1 to receive either Enhertu every 3 weeks or physician’s choice of chemotherapy.
 
Treatment with fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan resulted in a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 9.9 months (95% CI, 9.0–11.3) versus 5.1 months (95% CI, 4.2–6.8) with chemotherapy (hazard ratio, 0.50; 95% CI, 0.40–0.63). The median overall survival was 23.4 months (95% CI, 20.0–24.8) with fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan compared with 16.8 months (95% CI, 14.5–20.0) with chemotherapy, translating to a 6.6-month improvement in survival (hazard ratio, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.49–0.84; P = 0.001).
 
An estimated 287,850 new cases of female breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2022, of which 80%– 85% were previously considered to be HER2-negative. About 60% of these cancers previously defined as HER2-negative can now be considered HER2-low (approximately 48%–51% of all new U.S. breast cancer cases). Patients with HER2-low breast cancer will be eligible for fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan if they have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting, or their cancer returned during, or within 6 months of completing, adjuvant chemotherapy.
 
HER2-Mutant NSCLC
The accelerated approval by the FDA was based on the results from the DESTINY-Lung02 Phase II trial. A total of 91 patients were enrolled. The median duration of follow-up was 13.1 months (range, 0.7 to 29.1). Centrally confirmed objective response occurred in 55% of the patients (95% confidence interval [CI], 44 to 65). The median duration of response was 9.3 months (95% CI, 5.7 to 14.7). Median progression-free survival was 8.2 months (95% CI, 6.0 to 11.9), and median overall survival was 17.8 months (95% CI, 13.8 to 22.1). The safety profile was generally consistent with those from previous studies; grade 3 or higher drug-related adverse events occurred in 46% of patients, the most common event being neutropenia (in 19%). Adjudicated drug-related interstitial lung disease occurred in 26% of patients and resulted in death in 2 patients. Responses were observed across different HER2 mutation subtypes, as well as in patients with no detectable HER2 expression or HER2 amplification.
 
2023 Update
Annual policy review completed with a literature search using the MEDLINE database through September 2023. No new literature was identified that would prompt a change in the coverage statement.
 
2024 Update
The first tumor-agnostic approval of a HER2-directed therapy was based on results from the subgroup of patients with HER2-positive IHC 3+ tumors in each of the DESTINY-PanTumor02, DESTINY-Lung01 and DESTINY-CRC02 Phase II trials.
 
In the DESTINY-PanTumor02 Phase II trial, individuals with centrally or locally assessed HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors including either biliary tract, bladder, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic or other tumors treated with fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan showed a confirmed ORR of 51.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 41.7-61.0) and a median Duration of Response (DoR) range of 19.4 months (range 1.3-27.9+ [+ denotes ongoing responses at data cutoff]). In DESTINY-Lung01, individuals with centrally confirmed HER2-positive (IHC 3+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan showed a confirmed ORR of 52.9% (95% CI 27.8-77.0) and median DoR range of 6.9 months (range 4.0-11.7+). A confirmed ORR of 46.9% (95% CI 34.3-59.8) and median DoR range of 5.5 months (range 1.3+-9.7+) was seen in individuals with centrally confirmed HER2-positive (IHC 3+) colorectal cancer in the DESTINY-CRC02 trial.
 
The safety of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan was evaluated in 347 individuals with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors in the DESTINY-Breast01, DESTINY-PanTumor02, DESTINY-Lung01 and DESTINY-CRC02 trials. The safety profile observed across the trials was consistent with previous clinical trials of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan with no new safety concerns identified.
 
2025 UPDATE
HER2-targeted therapies are approved only for HER2-positive breast and gastric cancers. We assessed the safety/tolerability and activity of the novel HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in 60 patients with pretreated, HER2-expressing (IHC 1+), non-breast/non-gastric or HER2-mutant solid tumors from a phase I trial (NCT02564900). Most common (>50%) treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAE) were nausea, decreased appetite, and vomiting. Two drug-related TEAEs were associated with fatal outcomes. The confirmed objective response rate (ORR) was 28.3% (17/60). Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 7.2 [95% confidence interval (CI), 4.8-11.1] months. In HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ORR was 72.7% (8/11), and median PFS was 11.3 (95% CI, 8.1-14.3) months. Confirmed responses were observed in six tumor types, including HER2-expressing NSCLC, colorectal cancer, salivary gland cancer, biliary tract cancer, endometrial cancer, and HER2-mutant NSCLC and breast cancer. Results suggest T-DXd holds promise for HER2-expressing/mutant solid tumors. SIGNIFICANCE: T-DXd demonstrated promising activity in a heterogeneous patient population with heavily pretreated HER2-expressing or HER2-mutant solid tumors, especially HER2-mutant NSCLC. The safety profile was generally acceptable. Interstitial lung disease can be severe and requires prompt monitoring and intervention.( Tsurutani J, May 2020)  

CPT/HCPCS:
J9358Injection, fam trastuzumab deruxtecan nxki, 1 mg

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