1.1 Erlotinib 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 erlotinib at the discounted price agreed under the patient access scheme (as revised in 2012).