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AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Gains EU Approval for Unresectable EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
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AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Gains EU Approval for Unresectable EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

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  • AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso is approved in the EU for unresectable EGFR-mutated NSCLC.
  • The approval is based on trial results showing Tagrisso extends progression-free survival.
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An update from AstraZeneca ( (GB:AZN) ) is now available.

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso has been approved in the EU for treating adult patients with unresectable EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), marking a significant breakthrough as the first and only EGFR inhibitor for this condition in the region. The approval, based on the LAURA Phase III trial results, shows Tagrisso significantly extends progression-free survival, setting a new standard of care for these patients and reinforcing the importance of timely EGFR mutation testing.

More about AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK, focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Its innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide.

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