About KEYTRUDA SC

KEYTRUDA SC TM - non-inferior PK to KEYTRUDA IV (ref 1). Administered subcutaneously over 1 or 2 minutes* (ref 1).

*Based on recommended dose. This does not account for all aspects of treatment. Actual clinic time may vary. 

KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) 395 mg solution for injection Prescribing Information [External link] | KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) 790 mg solution for injection Prescribing Information [External link] | KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) 25 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion Prescribing Information [External link]


KEYTRUDA SC provides two dosing options and is a ready-to-use solution which doesn’t require dilution1 

Dose: Q3W. Administered subcutaneously over 1 minute†. Low injection volume: 2.4 mL. 395 mg pembrolizumab.
Dose: Q6W. Administered subcutaneously over 2 minutes†. Low injection volume: 4.8 mL. 790 mg pembrolizumab.

Vials shown to scale, not actual size.

Faster administration vs KEYTRUDA IV. KEYTRUDA SC can be administered over 1 or 2 minutes, providing faster administration than a 30-minute infusion of KEYTRUDA IV.

Does not account for all aspects of treatment. Actual clinic time may vary.


To order a printed version, please contact us at msdukoncology@msd.com

To order a printed version, please contact us at msdukoncology@msd.com

To order a printed version, please contact us at msdukoncology@msd.com

KEYTRUDA SCTM is licensed for use in adult patients across most KEYTRUDA IV indications, whether alone or in combination with other therapies.1,2 One such indication is: KEYTRUDA IV and KEYTRUDA SC, in combination with pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy, are each indicated for the first-line treatment of metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung carcinoma in adults whose tumours have no EGFR- or ALK-positive mutations.1,2
Please consult the SmPC for the full list of indications and further information to minimise the risks associated with the use of the medicine before making any prescribing decisions.

KEYTRUDA SC is for adult use only. The safety and efficacy of KEYTRUDA SC in children below 18 years of age have not been established.1
The approved indications for KEYTRUDA SC have been established based on the MK-3475A-D77 study, which demonstrated non-inferior pharmacokinetics, and comparable efficacy and safety profiles between KEYTRUDA SC and KEYTRUDA.1
Please refer to individual product SmPCs for full information about dosing, preparation and administration.

Abbreviations

ALK = anaplastic lymphoma kinase; EGFR = epidermal growth factor receptor ; IV = intravenous; PK = pharmacokinetic; Q3W = every 3 weeks; Q6W = every 6 weeks; SmPC = Summary of Product Characteristics

References

  1. KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) Solution for Injection Summary of Product Characteristics (395 mg and 790 mg).
  2. KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) 25 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion Summary of Product Characteristics. 
  3. Felip E, et al. Ann Oncol 2025;36:775–785.

Supporting documentation

KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) 395 mg solution for injection Prescribing Information [External link]
KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) 790 mg solution for injection Prescribing Information [External link]
KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) 25 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion Prescribing Information [External link]
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