For Advanced Practice Providers & Nurse Teams
Here to help as you manage your patients’ treatment journeys across stages of EGFRm NSCLC
Dosing and administration for TAGRISSO1


One 80-mg tablet
once a day
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With or
without food
May be taken
at home
- Select patients for treatment with TAGRISSO based on the presence of EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations1
- The recommended dose of TAGRISSO monotherapy is 80 mg orally once a day1
- TAGRISSO comes in 2 prescription strengths, 80 mg and 40 mg, allowing you to adjust your patient’s dose if necessary
- If a dose of TAGRISSO is missed, do not make up the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled1
- Remind your patients about the importance of taking TAGRISSO at the same time every day1
TAGRISSO can be used as monotherapy and with chemotherapy1
- TAGRISSO can be used as monotherapy for patients with:
- Resectable EGFRm NSCLC
- Locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) EGFRm NSCLC following CRT
- Metastatic EGFRm NSCLC
- TAGRISSO can be used in combination with CT (pem/plat) for patients with:
- Locally advanced/metastatic EGFRm NSCLC
- Before initiating TAGRISSO monotherapy, perform complete blood count with differential. In patients with cardiac risk factors, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)1

Resectable disease: Treat in the adjuvant setting until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity, or for up to 3 years1*
In ADAURA, patients were treated for 3 years, or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity1
In a survey of patients with resectable stage I, II, or III NSCLC and/or caregivers, the majority were willing to stay on oral daily therapy for 3 years to keep their cancer from coming back2†
†An online survey was conducted from March to April 2021 in 75 patients or caregivers caring for a patient who was diagnosed in the last 6 years with stage I-III NSCLC and had surgery or were planning to have surgery. These 75 participants were asked the following question: “How likely would you/your loved one take an oral drug daily, for 3 years, post-surgery, to keep your/your loved one’s early stage, resectable lung cancer from coming back?” On a 7-point scale, where 1=”Not At All Likely” and 7=”Extremely Likely,” 12% of participants chose 5, 29% of participants chose 6, and 40% of participants chose 7.2

Metastatic disease: Administer TAGRISSO until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity1*

Resectable disease: Treat in the adjuvant setting until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity, or for up to 3 years*
In ADAURA, patients were treated for 3 years, or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity

Metastatic disease: Administer TAGRISSO until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity*
TAGRISSO can be used as monotherapy or with CT (pem/plat)1
- Before initiating TAGRISSO monotherapy, perform complete blood count with differential. In patients with cardiac risk factors, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)
- Before initiating TAGRISSO + CT (pem/plat), perform complete blood count with differential and conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of LVEF1
(q3w)
(q3w)
chemotherapy
(q3w)


metastatic EGFRm NSCLC
(80 mg qd) Treat until disease progression
or
unacceptable toxicity
(q3w)
chemotherapy
(q3w)
(q3w)Treat until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
*Select patients for treatment with TAGRISSO based on the presence of EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations.1
CT (pem/plat), pemetrexed plus platinum-based chemotherapy.
For patients who have difficulty swallowing solids1
- Disperse TAGRISSO tablet in 60 mL (2 ounces) of noncarbonated water only. Stir until tablet is dispersed into small pieces (the tablet will not completely dissolve), and swallow immediately
- Do not crush, heat, or ultrasonicate during preparation. Rinse the container with 120 mL to 240 mL (4 to 8 ounces) of water and immediately drink
- TAGRISSO can be dispersed in water and swallowed or taken through an NG tube. For administration via NG tube, please see the complete Prescribing Information
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More than 66,000 patients treated with TAGRISSO in the US and counting2*
*66,040 patients treated (across 5 indications: resectable EGFRm NSCLC; locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) EGFRm NSCLC; 1L EGFRm mNSCLC; 1L in combination with chemotherapy [pemetrexed + platinum-based] for locally advanced or metastatic EGFRm NSCLC; and 2L EGFR T790M mutation-positive mNSCLC) from approval through September 2025. Based on Brand I&A Team LTP.1,2
Across stages of EGFRm NSCLC
Partner with patients to help anticipate and manage adverse reactions1
Partner with patients to help anticipate and manage adverse reactions1
- Some situations may require dose interruption, discontinuation, or adjustment
- Serious and sometimes fatal adverse reactions can occur while taking TAGRISSO, including ILD/pneumonitis, QTc interval prolongation, cardiomyopathy, keratitis, erythema multiforme major, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous vasculitis, aplastic anemia, and embryo-fetal toxicity. Use recommended dose modifications to help manage serious adverse reactions if they occur
- Tell your patients to notify you or another healthcare provider right away if they experience trouble breathing, cough, fever, pounding or racing heart, swelling of their ankles and feet, feeling faint, eye problems, skin reactions, including severe blistering or peeling, blood vessel problems, including purple spots or redness of their skin or large hives that do not go away within 24 hours and look bruised, or symptoms of blood and bone marrow problems, including new fever or fever that does not go away (≥100.4 °F), easy bruising or bleeding that will not stop, unusually pale skin, infection, tiredness, or weakness
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| Target Organ | Adverse Reaction* | Dosage Modification |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Patients who have not received CRT |
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis | Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO |
| Pulmonary Patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based CRT |
||
| Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis | Withhold or continue TAGRISSO, as clinically indicated | |
| Grade ≥2 ILD/pneumonitis | Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO | |
| Cardiac | QTc interval greater than 500 msec on at least 2 separate ECGs | Withhold TAGRISSO until QTc interval is less than 481 msec or recovery to baseline; if baseline QTc is greater than or equal to 481 msec, then resume at 40-mg dose |
| QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia | Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO | |
| Symptomatic congestive heart failure | Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO | |
| Cutaneous | Erythema multiforme major (EMM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) | Withhold TAGRISSO if suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed |
| Blood and bone marrow |
Aplastic anemia | Withhold TAGRISSO if aplastic anemia is suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed |
| Other | Adverse reaction of Grade 3 or greater severity | Withhold TAGRISSO for up to 3 weeks |
| If improvement to Grade 0-2 within 3 weeks | Resume at 80 mg or 40 mg daily | |
| If no improvement within 3 weeks | Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO | |
*Adverse reactions graded by the NCI CTCAE v5.0.
ILD/PNEUMONITIS
New or worsening:
- Trouble breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Fever
- Patients should immediately stop taking TAGRISSO
- Alert physician of possible ILD or pneumonitis
- For patients receiving TAGRISSO who have not received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, withhold TAGRISSO and promptly investigate for ILD in patients who present with worsening or respiratory symptoms which may be indicative of ILD
- Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed
- For patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy with Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis, continue TAGRISSO or interrupt and restart, as appropriate
- Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with Grade ≥2 ILD/pneumonitis
QTc INTERVAL PROLONGATION/SYMPTOMATIC CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting (syncope)
- Pounding or racing heart
- Swelling of ankles and feet
- If QTc interval is greater than 500 msec on at least 2 separate ECGs, withhold TAGRISSO until QTc interval is less than 481 msec or recovery to baseline. However, if baseline QTc is greater than or equal to 481 msec, then resume at 40-mg dose
- TAGRISSO should be permanently discontinued in patients who develop QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia
- Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients with symptomatic congestive heart failure
ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME MAJOR (EMM), STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME (SJS), AND TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS (TEN)
- Target lesions
- Severe blistering
- Peeling of skin
- Withhold TAGRISSO if suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed
APLASTIC ANEMIA
- New or persistent
fevers (≥100.4 °F) - Easy bruising or bleeding
- Pallor
- Tiredness
- Infection
- Weakness
- Withhold TAGRISSO and obtain a hematology consultation if suspected; permanently discontinue TAGRISSO if aplastic anemia is confirmed
ANY GRADE 3 OR GREATER
ADVERSE REACTION
- TAGRISSO should be withheld for up to 3 weeks; if improvement to Grades 0-2 within 3 weeks, it should be resumed at 80 mg or 40 mg daily
- If no improvement within 3 weeks, TAGRISSO should be permanently discontinued
Talk to your patients about possible adverse reactions early on and throughout treatment
Monitor patients during treatment with TAGRISSO1
- Perform complete blood count with differential before starting TAGRISSO, periodically throughout treatment, and more frequently if indicated*
- For patients who have cardiac risk factors and will be receiving TAGRISSO monotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment
- For all patients who will be receiving TAGRISSO + CT (pem/plat), conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment
Has congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or takes medication known to prolong the QTc interval
- Periodic monitoring should be conducted with ECGs and electrolytes
Has signs or symptoms suggestive of keratitis (such as eye inflammation, lacrimation, light sensitivity, blurred vision, eye pain, and/or red eye)
- Promptly refer patient to an ophthalmologist
Is pregnant, a female of reproductive potential, or a male with a female partner of reproductive potential
- Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential before starting TAGRISSO and advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus
- Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 6 weeks after the final dose
- Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception for 4 months after the final dose
*Aplastic anemia has been reported in patients treated with TAGRISSO in clinical trials (0.06% of 1813) and postmarketing. Some cases had a fatal outcome. Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia including but not limited to, new or persistent fevers, bruising, bleeding, and pallor.
Across stages of EGFRm NSCLC
What to know about drug interactions1
Strong CYP3A inducers
(rifampin/rifampicin, antibiotic, eg, Rifadin)
78% reduction in AUC of TAGRISSO
Avoid if possible; if not possible, increase TAGRISSO to 160 mg daily
Resume TAGRISSO at 80 mg 3 weeks after discontinuation of the strong CYP3A4 inducer
Strong CYP3A inhibitors
(itraconazole, antifungal, eg, Sporanox)
No clinically significant effect
No intervention needed
Gastric acid-reducing agents
(omeprazole, eg, Prilosec)
Not affected
No intervention needed
Reduced exposure to drug
Increased exposure to drug
No effect
BCRP substrates
(rosuvastatin, statin, eg, CRESTOR)
35% increase in AUC of BCRP substrate
Monitor for side effects of
the
BCRP substrate
P-GP substrates
(fexofenadine, eg, Allegra)
56% increase in AUC of P-GP substrate after a single dose, and 27% at steady state
Monitor for side effects of
the P-GP substrate
CYP3A4 substrates
(simvastatin, statin, eg, Zocor)
No clinically significant effect
No intervention needed
Reduced exposure to drug
Increased exposure to drug
No effect
Helpful resources for you and your patients
- A Nurse’s Guide to TAGRISSO
Help manage your patients' TAGRISSO treatment plans for EGFRm NSCLC
- AstraZeneca Access 360TM Enrollment Form
Short form to help enroll your patients in the TAGRISSO Co-pay Savings Program and additional services
- TAGRISSO Distribution and Access Card
Specialty Pharmacy Providers and Specialty Distributors that carry TAGRISSO and may be able
to provide support - TAGRISSO Affordability Brochure
Brochure outlining the TAGRISSO Co-pay Savings Program as well as other resources
- Coding Resource
Coding card to assist with insurance
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- There are no contraindications for TAGRISSO
- TAGRISSO can cause severe and fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 4% of the 1813 patients treated with TAGRISSO monotherapy who had not received recent definitive chemoradiation therapy; 0.4% of cases were fatal
- In the FLAURA2 study, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.3% of the 276 patients who received TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy; 0.4% of cases were fatal
- In the LAURA study, following definitive platinum-based CRT, ILD/pneumonitis including radiation pneumonitis, occurred in 80 of the 143 patients (56%) who received TAGRISSO monotherapy and 28 of the 73 patients (38%) who received placebo. There was one fatal case (0.7%), 3.5% Grade 3, 34% Grade 2, and 18% Grade 1 adverse reactions of ILD/pneumonitis in TAGRISSO-treated patients. For TAGRISSO-treated patients, ILD/pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO in 7% of patients and dosage interruptions of TAGRISSO in 35% of patients. Among the 46 patients who were rechallenged with TAGRISSO, 11% had recurrence of ILD/pneumonitis. In the 80 TAGRISSO-treated patients, ILD/pneumonitis resolved in 40%, resolved with sequelae in 1.3%, were resolving in 16%, did not resolve in 41%, and resulted in death in 1.3%
- TAGRISSO can cause heart rate-corrected QT (QTc) interval prolongation. Of the 1813 TAGRISSO monotherapy-treated patients in clinical trials, 1.1% were found to have a QTc >500 msec, and 4.3% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc >60 msec. Of the 276 patients treated with TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy in the FLAURA2 study, 1.8% were found to have a QTc >500 msec, and 10.5% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc >60 msec. No QTc-related arrhythmias were reported. Clinical trials of TAGRISSO did not enroll patients with baseline QTc of >470 msec. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those who are taking medications known to prolong the QTc interval. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients who develop QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia
- TAGRISSO can cause cardiomyopathy, including cardiac failure, chronic cardiac failure, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema or decreased ejection fraction. Cardiomyopathy occurred in 3.8% of the 1813 TAGRISSO-treated patients; 0.1% of cardiomyopathy cases were fatal. In the FLAURA2 study, cardiomyopathy occurred in 9% of the 276 patients who received TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy; 1.1% of cardiomyopathy cases were fatal. A decline in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥10% from baseline and to <50% LVEF occurred in 4.2% of 1557 patients who had baseline and at least one follow-up LVEF assessment. In the ADAURA study, 1.5% (5/325) of TAGRISSO-treated patients experienced LVEF decreases ≥10% from baseline and a drop to <50%. In the LAURA study, following platinum-based CRT, 3% (4/135) of TAGRISSO-treated patients and no placebo-treated patients experienced LVEF decreases ≥10% and a drop to <50%. In the FLAURA2 study, 8% (21/262) of patients treated with TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, who had baseline and at least one follow-up LVEF assessment, experienced LVEF decreases ≥10% and a drop to <50%. For patients receiving TAGRISSO monotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring in patients with cardiac risk factors, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment. For patients receiving TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring in all patients, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment. Assess LVEF in patients who develop relevant cardiac signs or symptoms during treatment. For symptomatic congestive heart failure, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO
- Keratitis was reported in 0.6% of 1813 patients treated with TAGRISSO monotherapy in clinical trials. Promptly refer patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of keratitis (such as eye inflammation, lacrimation, light sensitivity, blurred vision, eye pain and/or red eye) to an ophthalmologist
- Postmarketing cases consistent with erythema multiforme major (EMM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have been reported in patients receiving TAGRISSO. Withhold TAGRISSO if EMM, SJS, or TEN is suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed
- Postmarketing cases of cutaneous vasculitis including leukocytoclastic vasculitis, urticarial vasculitis, and IgA vasculitis have been reported in patients receiving TAGRISSO. Withhold TAGRISSO if cutaneous vasculitis is suspected, evaluate for systemic involvement, and consider dermatology consultation. If no other etiology can be identified, consider permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO based on severity
- Aplastic anemia has been reported in TAGRISSO-treated patients in clinical trials (0.06% of 1813) and postmarketing. Some cases had a fatal outcome. Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia including but not limited to, new or persistent fevers, bruising, bleeding, and pallor. If aplastic anemia is suspected, withhold TAGRISSO and obtain a hematology consultation. If aplastic anemia is confirmed, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Perform complete blood count with differential before starting TAGRISSO, periodically throughout treatment, and more frequently if indicated
- Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating TAGRISSO. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 6 weeks after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception for 4 months after the last dose
- Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from TAGRISSO, women should not breastfeed during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 2 weeks after the last dose
- Most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were:
- TAGRISSO monotherapy: leukopenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, diarrhea, rash, musculoskeletal pain, neutropenia, nail toxicity, dry skin, stomatitis, and fatigue
- TAGRISSO monotherapy following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy: lymphopenia, leukopenia, ILD/pneumonitis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, rash, diarrhea, nail toxicity, musculoskeletal pain, cough and COVID-19
- TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, rash, diarrhea, stomatitis, nail toxicity, dry skin, and increased blood creatinine
ILD/Pneumonitis with TAGRISSO in combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy:
ILD/Pneumonitis Following Definitive Platinum-based Chemoradiation Therapy (CRT):
For patients receiving TAGRISSO who have not received recent definitive platinum-based CRT, withhold TAGRISSO and promptly investigate for ILD in patients who present with worsening of respiratory symptoms which may be indicative of ILD (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed. For patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based CRT with Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis, continue TAGRISSO or interrupt and restart, as appropriate. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with Grade ≥2 ILD/pneumonitis
INDICATIONS
- TAGRISSO is indicated as adjuvant therapy after tumor resection in adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC whose disease has not progressed during or following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiation therapy and whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M mutation-positive NSCLC, as detected by an FDA-approved test, whose disease has progressed on or after EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy
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‡Hüyük et al (2023) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis extracting DFS and OS data from 15 studies with a total of 1893 patients with stage I-IIIA NSCLC, with and without occult lymph node micrometastasis/isolated tumor cells, after surgical resection. Meta-analyses for OS and DFS were performed on 14 and 8 studies, respectively. Survival probabilities for OS and DFS at different timepoints were extracted from published survival curves. OS probabilities were reported at every 6 months after surgery until 5-year follow-up for both micrometastasis and no micrometastasis. DFS was reported at every 3 months after surgery for the first 2-year follow-up, and at every 6 months after 2 years of follow-up until 5 years of follow-up.4
§According to the American Joint Committee on Cancer, micrometastases are defined as clusters of tumor cells measuring between 0.2 mm and 2.0 mm in greatest diameter, and ITCs are defined as single tumor cells or small clusters of cells, smaller than 0.2 mm in greatest diameter.6
*Chouaid et al (2018) conducted a retrospective observational study in 831 patients with complete resection of stage IB-IIIA NSCLC with no information on EGFRm status. Of the 831 patients, 200 experienced metastatic recurrence during the observed study follow-up period.2
†Based on a single-center retrospective review of 1640 patients who had undergone resection for stage I-IIIA NSCLC from a prospectively maintained database to compare patterns of recurrence. 181 of 346 patients with stage IIIA NSCLC (52%) and 257 of 1294 patients with stage I-II NSCLC (20%) developed recurrences. Staging was based on the 7th edition of the AJCC tumor, node, and metastasis classification of lung cancer.3
https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2015/TAGRISSO-AZD9291-approved-by-the-US-FDA-for-patients-with-EGFR-T790M-mutation-positive-metastatic-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-13112015.html. Published November 13, 2015. Accessed September 10, 2020. 3. FDA website. FDA approves osimertinib for first-line treatment of metastatic NSCLC with most common EGFR mutations. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-approves-osimertinib-first-line-treatment-metastatic-nsclc-most-common-egfr-mutations. Published April 19, 2018. Accessed October 13, 2020. 4. FDA website. FDA approves osimertinib as adjuvant therapy for non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR mutations. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-approves-osimertinib-adjuvant-therapy-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-egfr-mutations. Published December 18, 2020. Accessed August 11, 2021. 5. Tagrisso with the addition of chemotherapy approved in the US for patients with EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer [press release]. AstraZeneca Media Centre; February 16, 2024. 6. AstraZeneca Media Centre. LAURA press release. https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2024/tagrisso-us-approval-in-unresectable-lung-cancer.html. Published September 26, 2024. Accessed September 26, 2024. 7. Data on File. US-106658. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. 8. Referenced with permission from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer V.5.2026. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. Accessed March 13, 2026. To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline, go online to NCCN.org. 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. 9. AstraZeneca Media Centre. AURA3 press release. https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2017/tagrisso-osimertinib-receives-us-fda-full-approval-31032017.html. Published March 31, 2017. Accessed September 10, 2020.
CI, confidence interval; DFS, disease-free survival; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; EGFRm, epidermal growth factor receptor mutation; HR, hazard ratio; L858R, exon 21 leucine 858 arginine substitution; NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®); NE, not estimable; NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer; OS, overall survival; TKI, tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
References: 1. TAGRISSO [package insert]. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; 2024. 2. Referenced with permission from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer V.5.2026. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. Accessed March 13, 2026. To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline, go online to NCCN.org. 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. 3. Tsuboi M, Herbst RS, John T, et al; ADAURA Investigators. Overall survival with osimertinib in resected EGFR-mutated NSCLC. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(2):137-147.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- There are no contraindications for TAGRISSO
- TAGRISSO can cause severe and fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 4% of the 1813 patients treated with TAGRISSO monotherapy who had not received recent definitive chemoradiation therapy; 0.4% of cases were fatal
- In the FLAURA2 study, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.3% of the 276 patients who received TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy; 0.4% of cases were fatal
- In the LAURA study, following definitive platinum-based CRT, ILD/pneumonitis including radiation pneumonitis, occurred in 80 of the 143 patients (56%) who received TAGRISSO monotherapy and 28 of the 73 patients (38%) who received placebo. There was one fatal case (0.7%), 3.5% Grade 3, 34% Grade 2, and 18% Grade 1 adverse reactions of ILD/pneumonitis in TAGRISSO-treated patients. For TAGRISSO-treated patients, ILD/pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO in 7% of patients and dosage interruptions of TAGRISSO in 35% of patients. Among the 46 patients who were rechallenged with TAGRISSO, 11% had recurrence of ILD/pneumonitis. In the 80 TAGRISSO-treated patients, ILD/pneumonitis resolved in 40%, resolved with sequelae in 1.3%, were resolving in 16%, did not resolve in 41%, and resulted in death in 1.3%
- TAGRISSO can cause heart rate-corrected QT (QTc) interval prolongation. Of the 1813 TAGRISSO monotherapy-treated patients in clinical trials, 1.1% were found to have a QTc >500 msec, and 4.3% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc >60 msec. Of the 276 patients treated with TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy in the FLAURA2 study, 1.8% were found to have a QTc >500 msec, and 10.5% of patients had an increase from baseline QTc >60 msec. No QTc-related arrhythmias were reported. Clinical trials of TAGRISSO did not enroll patients with baseline QTc of >470 msec. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients with congenital long QTc syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or those who are taking medications known to prolong the QTc interval. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients who develop QTc interval prolongation with signs/symptoms of life-threatening arrhythmia
- TAGRISSO can cause cardiomyopathy, including cardiac failure, chronic cardiac failure, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema or decreased ejection fraction. Cardiomyopathy occurred in 3.8% of the 1813 TAGRISSO-treated patients; 0.1% of cardiomyopathy cases were fatal. In the FLAURA2 study, cardiomyopathy occurred in 9% of the 276 patients who received TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy; 1.1% of cardiomyopathy cases were fatal. A decline in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥10% from baseline and to <50% LVEF occurred in 4.2% of 1557 patients who had baseline and at least one follow-up LVEF assessment. In the ADAURA study, 1.5% (5/325) of TAGRISSO-treated patients experienced LVEF decreases ≥10% from baseline and a drop to <50%. In the LAURA study, following platinum-based CRT, 3% (4/135) of TAGRISSO-treated patients and no placebo-treated patients experienced LVEF decreases ≥10% and a drop to <50%. In the FLAURA2 study, 8% (21/262) of patients treated with TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, who had baseline and at least one follow-up LVEF assessment, experienced LVEF decreases ≥10% and a drop to <50%. For patients receiving TAGRISSO monotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring in patients with cardiac risk factors, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment. For patients receiving TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring in all patients, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment. Assess LVEF in patients who develop relevant cardiac signs or symptoms during treatment. For symptomatic congestive heart failure, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO
- Keratitis was reported in 0.6% of 1813 patients treated with TAGRISSO monotherapy in clinical trials. Promptly refer patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of keratitis (such as eye inflammation, lacrimation, light sensitivity, blurred vision, eye pain and/or red eye) to an ophthalmologist
- Postmarketing cases consistent with erythema multiforme major (EMM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have been reported in patients receiving TAGRISSO. Withhold TAGRISSO if EMM, SJS, or TEN is suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed
- Postmarketing cases of cutaneous vasculitis including leukocytoclastic vasculitis, urticarial vasculitis, and IgA vasculitis have been reported in patients receiving TAGRISSO. Withhold TAGRISSO if cutaneous vasculitis is suspected, evaluate for systemic involvement, and consider dermatology consultation. If no other etiology can be identified, consider permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO based on severity
- Aplastic anemia has been reported in TAGRISSO-treated patients in clinical trials (0.06% of 1813) and postmarketing. Some cases had a fatal outcome. Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia including but not limited to, new or persistent fevers, bruising, bleeding, and pallor. If aplastic anemia is suspected, withhold TAGRISSO and obtain a hematology consultation. If aplastic anemia is confirmed, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Perform complete blood count with differential before starting TAGRISSO, periodically throughout treatment, and more frequently if indicated
- Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating TAGRISSO. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 6 weeks after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception for 4 months after the last dose
- Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from TAGRISSO, women should not breastfeed during treatment with TAGRISSO and for 2 weeks after the last dose
- Most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were:
- TAGRISSO monotherapy: leukopenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, diarrhea, rash, musculoskeletal pain, neutropenia, nail toxicity, dry skin, stomatitis, and fatigue
- TAGRISSO monotherapy following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy: lymphopenia, leukopenia, ILD/pneumonitis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, rash, diarrhea, nail toxicity, musculoskeletal pain, cough and COVID-19
- TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, rash, diarrhea, stomatitis, nail toxicity, dry skin, and increased blood creatinine
ILD/Pneumonitis with TAGRISSO in combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy:
ILD/Pneumonitis Following Definitive Platinum-based Chemoradiation Therapy (CRT):
For patients receiving TAGRISSO who have not received recent definitive platinum-based CRT, withhold TAGRISSO and promptly investigate for ILD in patients who present with worsening of respiratory symptoms which may be indicative of ILD (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed. For patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based CRT with Grade 1 ILD/pneumonitis, continue TAGRISSO or interrupt and restart, as appropriate. Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO in patients diagnosed with Grade ≥2 ILD/pneumonitis
INDICATIONS
- TAGRISSO is indicated as adjuvant therapy after tumor resection in adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC whose disease has not progressed during or following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiation therapy and whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test
- TAGRISSO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M mutation-positive NSCLC, as detected by an FDA-approved test, whose disease has progressed on or after EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy
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‡Hüyük et al (2023) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis extracting DFS and OS data from 15 studies with a total of 1893 patients with stage I-IIIA NSCLC, with and without occult lymph node micrometastasis/isolated tumor cells, after surgical resection. Meta-analyses for OS and DFS were performed on 14 and 8 studies, respectively. Survival probabilities for OS and DFS at different timepoints were extracted from published survival curves. OS probabilities were reported at every 6 months after surgery until 5-year follow-up for both micrometastasis and no micrometastasis. DFS was reported at every 3 months after surgery for the first 2-year follow-up, and at every 6 months after 2 years of follow-up until 5 years of follow-up.4
§According to the American Joint Committee on Cancer, micrometastases are defined as clusters of tumor cells measuring between 0.2 mm and 2.0 mm in greatest diameter, and ITCs are defined as single tumor cells or small clusters of cells, smaller than 0.2 mm in greatest diameter.6
*Chouaid et al (2018) conducted a retrospective observational study in 831 patients with complete resection of stage IB-IIIA NSCLC with no information on EGFRm status. Of the 831 patients, 200 experienced metastatic recurrence during the observed study follow-up period.2
†Based on a single-center retrospective review of 1640 patients who had undergone resection for stage I-IIIA NSCLC from a prospectively maintained database to compare patterns of recurrence. 181 of 346 patients with stage IIIA NSCLC (52%) and 257 of 1294 patients with stage I-II NSCLC (20%) developed recurrences. Staging was based on the 7th edition of the AJCC tumor, node, and metastasis classification of lung cancer.3
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CI, confidence interval; DFS, disease-free survival; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; EGFRm, epidermal growth factor receptor mutation; HR, hazard ratio; L858R, exon 21 leucine 858 arginine substitution; NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®); NE, not estimable; NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer; OS, overall survival; TKI, tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
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