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Lung cancer (non-small-cell, first line) - gefitinib - NICE TAG TA192

1.1 Gefitinib is recommended as an option for the first-line treatment of people with locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) if:

  • they test positive for the epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase (EGFR-TK) mutation and

  • the manufacturer provides gefitinib at the fixed price agreed under the patient access scheme.

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA192

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