This independence study (IS) aims to establish a strategic planning for Ado-Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), the new treatment for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. This first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) has clearly demonstrated the superior result to the existing treatment of choices in terms of efficacy and tolerability. This strategic plan consists of two components.The external analysis provides the information of the breast cancer drug industry in Thailand, including key competitors and customers, to identify the opportunities and threats, while the internal one is performed to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the product itself. By considering all positive and negative significant factors, the SWOT analysis is conducted, allowing to take an objective look at T-DM1 and to develop the marketing strategies.
As a result, the appropriate strategic plan for T-DM1 is “the growth strategy”, which focuses on promoting the outstanding product profile to the medical oncologists, aiming at the selected groups of patients, the Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme (CSMBS) and self-pay patients in particular. Ultimately, this is to make T-DM1 more competitive and successful in the growing oncology drug market. .