1.1 Pertuzumab, in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy, is recommended, within its marketing authorisation, as an option for the neoadjuvant treatment of adults with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)‑positive breast cancer; that is, in patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced, inflammatory or early-stage breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. It is recommended only if the company provides pertuzumab with the discount agreed in the patient access scheme.