Tagrisso Drug Information

Generic name: OSIMERTINIB

Kinase Inhibitor [EPC]

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Uses of Tagrisso

Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) 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.

Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC 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 EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

Previously Treated EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC TAGRISSO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic 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.

Dosage & Administration of Tagrisso

Recommended Evaluation and Testing Before Initiating TAGRISSO TAGRISSO Monotherapy • Before initiating TAGRISSO monotherapy in patients with cardiac risk factors, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). • Before initiating TAGRISSO, perform complete blood count with differential. TAGRISSO in Combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy • Before initiating TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring in all patients, including assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). • Before initiating TAGRISSO, perform complete blood count with differential.

Patient Selection Table 1 below presents the patient selection criteria for treatment with TAGRISSO. Table 1: Patient Selection

Recommended Dosage and Administration Recommended Dosage Table 2 provides the recommended dosage of TAGRISSO by indication. Table 2:. Tablets may be dispersed in water for patients who have difficulty swallowing, or for nasogastric tube administration.

Missed Dose If a dose of TAGRISSO is missed, do not make up the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled.

Administration to Patients Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Solids Disperse TAGRISSO tablet in 60 mL (2 ounces) of non-carbonated 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.

If administration via nasogastric tube is required, disperse the TAGRISSO tablet as above in 15 mL of non-carbonated water, and then use an additional 15 mL of water to transfer any residues to the syringe. The resulting 30 mL liquid should be administered as per the nasogastric tube instructions with appropriate water flushes (approximately 30 mL). Repeat this step until no pieces remain in the syringe.

This will help to ensure that the full prescribed dose of the TAGRISSO is given. The dispersion and residues should be administered within 30 minutes of the addition of the tablets to water.

Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions

The recommended dose reductions for adverse reactions are provided in Table 3. Table 3. Recommended Dosage Modifications for TAGRISSO Target Organ Adverse Reaction Adverse reactions graded by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (NCI CTCAE v5.0).

Dosage Modification Pulmonary (Patients who have not received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy) Any Grade Interstitial lung disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis Permanently discontinue TAGRISSO. Pulmonary (Patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy) s for Combination Therapy When TAGRISSO is administered in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, modify the dose of any one of the treatments for the management of adverse reactions, as appropriate. For TAGRISSO dose modification instructions, see Table 3.

Withhold, reduce the dose or permanently discontinue pemetrexed, cisplatin or carboplatin according to their respective Prescribing Information. Drug Interactions Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inducers with TAGRISSO. If concurrent use is unavoidable, increase TAGRISSO dosage to 160 mg daily when co-administering with a strong CYP3A inducer.

Resume TAGRISSO at 80 mg 3 weeks after discontinuation of the strong CYP3A4 inducer.

Table 1: Patient Selection
Select patients for treatment with TAGRISSO based on the presence of a mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test.
IndicationTreatment RegimenRequired MutationSource for Testing
Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.1) ]TAGRISSO monotherapyEGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutationsTumor
Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.2) ]Following completion of platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, TAGRISSO monotherapyEGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutationsTumor
First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.3) ]TAGRISSO monotherapyEGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutationsPlasma or tumor
First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.4) ]TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapyEGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutationsPlasma or tumor
Previously Treated EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC [see Indications and Usage (1.5) ]TAGRISSO monotherapyEGFR T790M MutationPlasma or tumor
Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of EGFR mutations is available at http://www.fda.gov/companiondiagnostics.
Table 2: Recommended Dosage of TAGRISSO
IndicationRecommended Dosage of TAGRISSODuration of Treatment
Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without foodFor a total of 3 years or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity
Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLCFollowing platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, 80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without foodUntil disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without foodUntil disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
First-line Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without food in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy Refer to the Prescribing Information for pemetrexed and cisplatin or carboplatin for the respective dosing information.Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity due to TAGRISSO
Previously Treated EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC80 mg tablet orally once daily with or without foodUntil disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Table 3. Recommended Dosage Modifications for TAGRISSO
Target OrganAdverse Reaction Adverse reactions graded by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (NCI CTCAE v5.0).Dosage Modification
Pulmonary (Patients who have not received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Any Grade Interstitial lung disease (ILD)/PneumonitisPermanently discontinue TAGRISSO.
Pulmonary (Patients who have received recent definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Grade 1 ILD/PneumonitisWithhold or continue TAGRISSO, as clinically indicated.
Grade ≥2 ILD/PneumonitisPermanently discontinue TAGRISSO.
Cardiac [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.3)]QTc QTc = QT interval corrected for heart rate interval greater than 500 msec on at least 2 separate ECGs ECGs = ElectrocardiogramsWithhold 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 arrhythmiaPermanently discontinue TAGRISSO.
Symptomatic congestive heart failurePermanently discontinue TAGRISSO.
Cutaneous [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]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 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]Aplastic anemiaWithhold TAGRISSO if aplastic anemia is suspected and permanently discontinue if confirmed.
Other [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]Adverse reaction of Grade 3 or greater severityWithhold TAGRISSO for up to 3 weeks.
If improvement to Grade 0-2 within 3 weeksResume at 80 mg or 40 mg daily.
If no improvement within 3 weeksPermanently discontinue TAGRISSO.

Side Effects of Tagrisso

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to TAGRISSO in 1813 patients with EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC who received TAGRISSO monotherapy at the recommended dose of 80 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in four randomized, controlled trials, two single arm trials {NCT02094261}, and one dose-finding study, AURA1 (n=173). In this pooled safety population, the most common adverse reactions in ≥20% of 1813 patients who received TAGRISSO monotherapy were diarrhea ( %).

In addition to the 1813 patients, certain subsections in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS describe adverse reactions observed with exposure to TAGRISSO monotherapy (80 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity) following definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy (n=143) in the LAURA study. The data described below reflect exposure to TAGRISSO (80 mg daily) in 337 patients with EGFR mutation-positive resectable NSCLC, 143 patients with EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC, and 833 patients with EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in five randomized, controlled trials. The data also reflect exposure to TAGRISSO at the recommended dose of 80 mg daily given in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy in 276 patients with EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in one randomized controlled trial.

Patients with a history of interstitial lung disease, drug induced interstitial disease or radiation pneumonitis that required steroid treatment, serious arrhythmia or baseline QTc interval greater than 470 msec on electrocardiogram were excluded from enrollment in these studies. Adjuvant Treatment of EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC - Monotherapy The safety of TAGRISSO was evaluated in ADAURA, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for the adjuvant treatment of patients with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutation-positive NSCLC who had complete tumor resection, with or without prior adjuvant chemotherapy. At time of DFS analysis, the median duration of exposure to TAGRISSO was 22.5 months.

Serious adverse reactions were reported in 16% of patients treated with TAGRISSO. The most common serious adverse reaction (≥1%) was pneumonia (1.5%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reductions occurred in 9% of patients treated with TAGRISSO.

Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation occurred in 11% of patients treated with TAGRISSO. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of TAGRISSO were interstitial lung disease (2.7%), and rash (1.2%). Tables 4 and 5 summarize common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities which occurred in ADAURA.

Table 4. QTc interval prolongation represents the incidence of patients who had a QTcF prolongation >500 msec. Table 5.

Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥ Laboratory abnormalities in ADAURA that occurred in <20% of patients receiving TAGRISSO was increased blood creatinine (10%). Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation Positive NSCLC The safety of TAGRISSO was evaluated in LAURA, a double blind, randomized (2:1), placebo controlled study conducted in 216 patients with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutation positive, locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC, who had not progressed during or following definitive platinum based chemoradiation therapy. Among patients who received TAGRISSO, 81% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 74% were exposed for one year or longer.

Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.4% of patients who received TAGRISSO due to pneumonia (0.7%) and ILD/pneumonitis (0.7%). Permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO due to an adverse reaction occurred in 13% of patients. The adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO in > 1 patient were ILD/pneumonitis (7%) and pneumonia (1.4%).

Dosage interruptions of TAGRISSO due to an adverse reaction occurred in 56% of patients. Dose reductions of TAGRISSO due to an adverse reaction occurred in 8% of patients. The most common adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities worsening from baseline, were lymphopenia, leukopenia, ILD/pneumonitis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, rash, diarrhea, nail toxicity, musculoskeletal pain, cough, and COVID-19.

Tables 6 and 7 summarize common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities which occurred in LAURA. Table 6. Table 7.

Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥ A clinically relevant laboratory abnormality in LAURA that occurred in <20% of patients receiving TAGRISSO was increased blood creatinine (19%). Previously Untreated EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Monotherapy The safety of TAGRISSO was evaluated in FLAURA, a multicenter international double-blind randomized (1:1) active‑controlled trial conducted in 556 patients with EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R mutation-positive, unresectable or metastatic NSCLC who had not received previous systemic treatment for advanced disease. The median duration of exposure to TAGRISSO was 16.2 months.

The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dose reductions or interruptions were prolongation of the QT interval as assessed by ECG (4.3%), diarrhea (2.5%), and lymphopenia (1.1%). The most frequent adverse reaction leading to discontinuation of TAGRISSO was ILD/pneumonitis (3.9%). Tables 8 and 9 summarize common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities which occurred in FLAURA.

Table 8. Table 9. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥ is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: TAGRISSO and EGFR comparator.

A clinically relevant laboratory abnormality in FLAURA that occurred in <20% of patients receiving TAGRISSO was increased blood creatinine (9%). Previously Untreated EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer – TAGRISSO in Combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy The safety of TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy was evaluated in FLAURA2, a multicenter international open-label, randomized (1:1), active-controlled trial conducted in 557 patients with EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R mutation-positive, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who had not received previous systemic treatment for advanced disease. The median duration of exposure to TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy was 22.3 months and the median duration of exposure to TAGRISSO monotherapy was 19.3 months.

Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction of TAGRISSO occurred in 10% of patients treated with TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy. The most frequently reported adverse reactions leading to dose reduction of TAGRISSO in the combination arm in ≥1% of patients were diarrhea (1.1%) and rash (1.1%). The most common adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities worsening from baseline, were leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, rash, diarrhea, stomatitis, nail toxicity, dry skin, increased blood creatinine.

Tables 10 and 11 summarize common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities which occurred in FLAURA2. Table 10. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in FLAURA2 NCI CTCAE v5.0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in FLAURA2 in <10% of patients receiving TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy were alopecia (9%), epistaxis (7%), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (5%), interstitial lung disease ( %).

Table 11. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥20% of Patients in FLAURA2 NCI CTCAE v5.0 Findings based on test results presented as CTCAE grade shifts. 0M Mutation-Positive Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer – Monotherapy The safety of TAGRISSO was evaluated in AURA3, a multicenter international open label randomized (2:1) controlled trial conducted in 419 patients with unresectable or metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC who had progressive disease following first line EGFR TKI treatment. A total of 279 patients received TAGRISSO 80 mg orally once daily until intolerance to therapy, disease progression, or investigator determination that the patient was no longer benefiting from treatment.

A total of 136 patients received pemetrexed plus either carboplatin or cisplatin every three weeks for up to 6 cycles; patients without disease progression after 4 cycles of chemotherapy could continue maintenance pemetrexed until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or investigator determination that the patient was no longer benefiting from treatment. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) was evaluated at screening and every 12 weeks. The median duration of treatment was 8.1 months for patients treated with TAGRISSO and 4.2 months for chemotherapy-treated patients.

No single serious adverse reaction was reported in 2% or more patients treated with TAGRISSO. One patient (0.4%) treated with TAGRISSO experienced a fatal adverse reaction (ILD/pneumonitis). Adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of TAGRISSO occurred in 7% of patients treated with TAGRISSO.

Tables 12 and 13 summarize common adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities which occurred in TAGRISSO-treated patients in AURA3. Table 12. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in AURA3 NCI CTCAE v4.0.

Table 13. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥ Clinically relevant laboratory abnormalities in AURA3 that occurred in <20% of patients receiving TAGRISSO included increased blood creatinine (7%). Other Clinical Trials Experience The following adverse reaction has been reported following administration of TAGRISSO: increased blood creatine phosphokinase.

Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of TAGRISSO. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. o Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Erythema multiforme major (EMM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), cutaneous vasculitis, erythema dyschromicum perstans o Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Aplastic anemia.

Table 4. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in ADAURA NCI CTCAE v4.0.
Adverse ReactionTAGRISSO (N=337)PLACEBO (N=343)
All Grades (%)Grade 3 or higher All events were grade 3. (%)All Grades (%)Grade 3 or higher (%)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diarrhea Includes diarrhea, colitis, enterocolitis, enteritis.472.4200.3
Stomatitis Includes aphthous ulcer, cheilitis, gingival ulceration, glossitis, tongue ulceration, stomatitis and mouth ulceration.321.870
Abdominal Pain Includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal lower pain, abdominal upper pain, epigastric discomfort, hepatic pain.120.370
Skin Disorders
Rash Includes rash, rash generalized, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash vesicular, rash follicular, erythema, folliculitis, acne, dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, dermatitis bullous, dermatitis exfoliative generalized, drug eruption, eczema, eczema asteatotic, lichen planus, skin erosion, pustule.400.6190
Nail toxicity Includes nail bed disorder, nail bed inflammation, nail bed infection, nail discoloration, nail pigmentation, nail disorder, nail toxicity, nail dystrophy, nail infection, nail ridging, onychalgia, onychoclasis, onycholysis, onychomadesis, onychomalacia, paronychia.370.93.80
Dry skin Includes dry skin, skin fissures, xerosis, eczema, xeroderma.290.370
Pruritus Includes pruritus, pruritus generalized, eyelid pruritus.19090
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
Cough Includes cough, productive cough, upper-airway cough syndrome.190190
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Musculoskeletal Pain Includes arthralgia, arthritis, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, neck pain, non-cardiac chest pain, pain in extremity, and spinal pain.180.3250.3
Infection and Infestation Disorders
Nasopharyngitis140100
Upper respiratory tract infection130.6100
Urinary Tract Infection Includes cystitis, urinary tract infection, and urinary tract infection bacterial.100.370
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions
Fatigue Includes asthenia, fatigue.130.690.3
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders
Decreased appetite130.63.80
Nervous System Disorders
Dizziness Includes dizziness, vertigo, and vertigo positional.10090
Table 5. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥20% of Patients in ADAURA
Laboratory Abnormality NCI CTCAE v4.0 Based on the number of patients with available follow-up laboratory data.TAGRISSO (N=337)PLACEBO (N=343)
All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)
Hematology
Leukopenia540250
Thrombocytopenia47070.3
Lymphopenia443.4140.9
Anemia300120.3
Neutropenia260.6100.3
Chemistry
Hyperglycemia252.3300.9
Hypermagnesemia241.3141.5
Hyponatremia201.8161.5
Table 6. Adverse Reactions in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in LAURA NCI CTCAE v5.0
Adverse ReactionTAGRISSO (N=143)Placebo (N=73)
Any Grade (%)Grade 3 or 4(%)Any Grade (%)Grade 3 or 4 (%)
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
ILD/pneumonitis Includes radiation pneumonitis, radiation lung fibrosis, pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pulmonary fibrosis.563.5380
Cough Includes cough, productive cough.200150
Skin Disorders
Rash Includes rash, maculo-papular rash, pustular rash, pruritic rash, folliculitis, papule, dermatitis, acneiform dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, asteatotic eczema, acne, urticaria.390.7190
Nail toxicity Includes nail bed disorder, nail disorder, nail discoloration, nail infection, onychoclasis, paronychia.2301.40
Dry skin Includes dry skin, skin fissures, senile xerosis, xeroderma.170.750
Pruritus13070
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diarrhea Includes diarrhea, enteritis.362.1140
Stomatitis Includes stomatitis, aphthous ulceration, mouth ulceration.15050
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Musculoskeletal pain Includes musculoskeletal chest pain, myalgia, arthritis, arthralgia, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal pain, neck pain, pain in extremity, spinal osteoarthritis.200.7260
Infection and Infestation Disorders
COVID-19 Includes COVID-19 and COVID-19 pneumonia.200.7100
Pneumonia Includes pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, viral pneumonia, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, Haemophilus pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infection.153.5105
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders
Decreased appetite150.750
Table 7. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥20% of Patients in LAURA
Laboratory Abnormality NCI CTCAE v5.0 Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available (TAGRISSO arm: 142 and placebo arm: 72).TAGRISSO (N=143)Placebo (N=73)
All Grades (%)Grade 3 or 4 (%)All Grades (%)Grade 3 or 4 (%)
Hematology
Lymphopenia703.5401.4
Leukopenia662.8240
Thrombocytopenia511.481.4
Neutropenia422.1151.4
Table 8. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in FLAURA NCI CTCAE v4.0
Adverse ReactionTAGRISSO (N=279)EGFR TKI comparator (gefitinib or erlotinib) (N=277)
Any Grade (%)Grade 3 or higher (%)Any Grade (%)Grade 3 or higher (%)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diarrhea One grade 5 (fatal) event was reported (diarrhea) for EGFR TKI comparator.582.2572.5
Stomatitis Includes stomatitis and mouth ulceration.320.7221.1
Nausea140190
Constipation150130
Vomiting110111.4
Skin Disorders
Rash Includes rash, rash generalized, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash vesicular, rash follicular, erythema, folliculitis, acne, dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, drug eruption, skin erosion, pustule.581.1787
Dry skin Includes dry skin, skin fissures, xerosis, eczema, xeroderma.360.4361.1
Nail toxicity Includes nail bed disorder, nail bed inflammation, nail bed infection, nail discoloration, nail pigmentation, nail disorder, nail toxicity, nail dystrophy, nail infection, nail ridging, onychalgia, onychoclasis, onycholysis, onychomadesis, onychomalacia, paronychia.350.4330.7
Pruritus Includes pruritus, pruritus generalized, eyelid pruritus.170.4170
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions
Fatigue Includes fatigue, asthenia.211.4151.4
Pyrexia10040.4
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders
Decreased appetite202.5191.8
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
Cough170150.4
Dyspnea130.471.4
Neurologic Disorders
Headache120.470
Cardiac Disorders
Prolonged QT Interval Includes prolonged QT interval reported as adverse reaction.102.240.7
Infection and Infestation Disorders
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection10070
Table 9. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥20% of Patients in FLAURA
Laboratory Abnormality NCI CTCAE v4.0 Each test incidence, except for hyperglycemia, is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available (TAGRISSO range: 267 - 273 and EGFR TKI comparator range: 256 - 268).TAGRISSO (N=279)EGFR TKI comparator (gefitinib or erlotinib) (N=277)
All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)
Hematology
Lymphopenia636364.2
Anemia590.7470.4
Thrombocytopenia510.7120.4
Neutropenia413100
Chemistry
Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: TAGRISSO (179) and EGFR comparator (191).370310.5
Hypermagnesemia300.7110.4
Hyponatremia261.1271.5
Increased AST221.1434.1
Increased ALT210.7528
Hypokalemia160.4221.1
Hyperbilirubinemia140291.1
Table 10. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in FLAURA2 NCI CTCAE v5.0
Adverse ReactionTAGRISSO with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy (N=276)TAGRISSO (N=275)
Any Grade (%)Grade 3 or higher (%)Any Grade (%)Grade 3 or higher (%)
Skin Disorders
Rash Includes rash, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash vesicular, rash follicular, erythema, folliculitis, acne, dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, drug eruption, skin erosion, pustule.492.5441.5
Nail toxicity Includes nail bed disorder, nail bed inflammation, nail bed infection, nail discoloration, nail pigmentation, nail disorder, nail toxicity, nail dystrophy, nail infection, nail ridging, onychalgia, onychoclasis, onycholysis, onychomadesis, onychomalacia, paronychia.270.7320.4
Dry skin Includes dry skin, skin fissures, xerosis, eczema, xeroderma.240310
Pruritus Includes pruritus, eyelid pruritus.80110
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diarrhea432.9410.4
Stomatitis Includes stomatitis and mouth ulceration.310.4210.4
Table 11. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥20% of Patients in FLAURA2 NCI CTCAE v5.0 Findings based on test results presented as CTCAE grade shifts.
Laboratory Abnormality Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available (TAGRISSO with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy arm: 275 and TAGRISSO monotherapy arm: 275).TAGRISSO with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy (N=276)TAGRISSO (N=275)
All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)
Hematology
Leukopenia8820533.3
Thrombocytopenia8516441.8
Neutropenia8536404.7
Lymphopenia7816557
Chemistry
Blood creatinine increased220.480
Table 12. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Receiving TAGRISSO in AURA3 NCI CTCAE v4.0.
Adverse ReactionTAGRISSO (N=279)Chemotherapy (Pemetrexed/Cisplatin or Pemetrexed/Carboplatin) (N=136)
All Grades No grade 4 events were reported. (%)Grade 3/4 (%)All Grades (%)Grade 3/4 (%)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diarrhea411.1111.5
Nausea160.7493.7
Stomatitis Includes stomatitis and mouth ulceration.190151.5
Constipation140350
Vomiting110.4202.2
Skin Disorders
Rash Includes rash, rash generalized, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pustular, erythema, folliculitis, acne, dermatitis, acneiform dermatitis, pustule.340.760
Dry skin Includes dry skin, eczema, skin fissures, xerosis.2304.40
Nail toxicity Includes nail disorders, nail bed disorders, nail bed inflammation, nail bed tenderness, nail discoloration, nail disorder, nail dystrophy, nail infection, nail ridging, nail toxicity, onychalgia, onychoclasis, onycholysis, onychomadesis, paronychia.2201.50
Pruritus Includes pruritus, pruritus generalized, eyelid pruritus.13050
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions
Fatigue Includes fatigue, asthenia.221.8405.1
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders
Decreased appetite181.1362.9
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
Cough170140
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Back pain100.490.7
Table 13. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline in ≥20% of Patients in AURA3
Laboratory Abnormality NCI CTCAE v4.0 Each test incidence, except for hyperglycemia, is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available (TAGRISSO 279, Chemotherapy comparator 131).TAGRISSO (N=279)Chemotherapy (Pemetrexed/Cisplatin or Pemetrexed/Carboplatin) (N=131)
All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)All Grades (%)Grade 3 or Grade 4 (%)
Hematology
Anemia430793.1
Lymphopenia6386110
Thrombocytopenia460.7487
Neutropenia272.24912
Chemistry
Hypermagnesemia271.891.5
Hyponatremia262.2361.5
Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available (TAGRISSO 270, Chemotherapy 5; fasting glucose was not a protocol requirement for patients in the chemotherapy arm).200NANA
Hypokalemia91.4181.5
NA=not applicable

Warnings & Cautions for Tagrisso

Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis TAGRISSO can cause severe and fatal ILD/pneumonitis. Across clinical trials, interstitial lung disease (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. ILD/Pneumonitis with TAGRISSO in Combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy 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.

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. 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 (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever).

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 TAGRISSO can cause heart rate-corrected QT (QTc) interval prolongation. 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.

Cardiomyopathy TAGRISSO can cause cardiomyopathy, including cardiac failure, chronic cardiac failure, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema or decreased ejection fraction. Across clinical trials, 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 percentage points from baseline and to less than 50% LVEF occurred in 4.2% of 1557 patients who had baseline and at least one follow-up LVEF assessment. In the LAURA study, following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy, 3% (4/135) of patients treated with TAGRISSO and no patients treated with placebo experienced LVEF decreases greater than or equal to 10 percentage points and a drop to less than 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 greater than or equal to 10 percentage points and a drop to less than 50%.

For patients who will be receiving TAGRISSO monotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment, in patients with cardiac risk factors. For patients who will be receiving TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, conduct cardiac monitoring, including assessment of LVEF at baseline and during treatment, in all patients. Assess LVEF in patients who develop relevant cardiac signs or symptoms during treatment.

For symptomatic congestive heart failure, permanently discontinue TAGRISSO.

Keratitis 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.

Erythema Multiforme Major, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis 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.

Cutaneous Vasculitis

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

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.

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.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action, TAGRISSO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, osimertinib caused post-implantation fetal loss when administered during early development at a dose exposure 1.5 times the exposure at the recommended clinical dose. When males were treated prior to mating with untreated females, there was an increase in preimplantation embryonic loss at plasma exposures of approximately 0.5 times those observed at the recommended dose of 80 mg once daily.

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.

Drug Interactions with Tagrisso

Effect of Other Drugs on Osimertinib Strong CYP3A Inducers Co-administering TAGRISSO with a strong CYP3A4 inducer decreased the exposure of osimertinib compared to administering TAGRISSO alone. Decreased osimertinib exposure may lead to reduced efficacy. Avoid co-administering TAGRISSO with strong CYP3A inducers.

Increase the TAGRISSO dosage when co-administering with a strong CYP3A4 inducer if concurrent use is unavoidable. No dose adjustments are required when TAGRISSO is used with moderate and/or weak CYP3A inducers.

Effect of Osimertinib on Other Drugs Co-administering TAGRISSO with a breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP) or P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrate increased the exposure of the substrate compared to administering it alone. Increased BCRP or P-gp substrate exposure may increase the risk of exposure-related toxicity. Monitor for adverse reactions of the BCRP or P-gp substrate, unless otherwise instructed in its approved labeling, when co-administered with TAGRISSO.

Drugs That Prolong the QTc Interval

The effect of co-administering medicinal products known to prolong the QTc interval with TAGRISSO is unknown. When feasible, avoid concomitant administration of drugs known to prolong the QTc interval with known risk of Torsades de pointes. If not feasible to avoid concomitant administration of such drugs, conduct periodic ECG monitoring.

Pregnancy Safety for Tagrisso

Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action, TAGRISSO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on TAGRISSO use in pregnant women. Administration of osimertinib to pregnant rats was associated with embryolethality and reduced fetal growth at plasma exposures 1.5 times the exposure at the recommended clinical dose (see Data ).

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is respectively. Data Animal Data When administered to pregnant rats prior to embryonic implantation through the end of organogenesis (gestation days 2-20) at a dose of 20 mg/kg/day, which produced plasma exposures of approximately 1.5 times the clinical exposure, osimertinib caused post-implantation loss and early embryonic death.

When administered to pregnant rats from implantation through the closure of the hard palate (gestation days 6 to 16) at doses of 1 mg/kg/day and above (0.1 times the AUC observed at the recommended clinical dose of 80 mg once daily), an equivocal increase in the rate of fetal malformations and variations was observed in treated litters relative to those of concurrent controls. When administered to pregnant dams at doses of 30 mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation Day 6, osimertinib caused an increase in total litter loss and postnatal death. At a dose of 20 mg/kg/day, osimertinib administration during the same period resulted in increased postnatal death as well as a slight reduction in mean pup weight at birth that increased in magnitude between lactation days 4 and 6.

Pediatric Use of Tagrisso

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of TAGRISSO in pediatric patients have not been established.

Clinical Studies of Tagrisso

Adjuvant Treatment of Early-Stage EGFR Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) The efficacy of TAGRISSO was demonstrated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (ADAURA ) for the adjuvant treatment of patients with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutation-positive NSCLC who had complete tumor resection, with or without prior adjuvant chemotherapy. Eligible patients with resectable tumors (stage IB – IIIA according to American Joint Commission on Cancer 7 th edition) were required to have predominantly non-squamous histology and EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations identified prospectively from tumor tissue in a central laboratory by the cobas ® EGFR Mutation Test. Patients with clinically significant uncontrolled cardiac disease, prior history of ILD/pneumonitis, or who received treatment with any EGFR kinase inhibitor were not eligible for the study.

Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive TAGRISSO 80 mg orally once daily or placebo following recovery from surgery and standard adjuvant chemotherapy if given. Patients who did not receive adjuvant chemotherapy were randomized within 10 weeks and patients who received adjuvant chemotherapy were randomized within 26 weeks following surgery. Randomization was stratified by mutation type (exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations), race (Asian or other races) and pTNM staging (IB or II or IIIA) according to AJCC 7 th edition.

Treatment was given for 3 years or until disease recurrence, or unacceptable toxicity. The major efficacy outcome measure was disease-free survival (DFS, defined as reduction in the risk of disease recurrence or death) in patients with stage II – IIIA NSCLC determined by investigator assessment. Additional efficacy outcome measures included DFS in the overall population (patients with stage IB – IIIA NSCLC), and overall survival (OS) in patients with stage II – IIIA NSCLC and in the overall population.

A total of 682 patients were randomized to TAGRISSO (n=339) or placebo (n=343). Baseline World Health Organization (WHO) performance status was had stage IB, 35% II, and 34% IIIA. ADAURA demonstrated a statistically significant difference in DFS for patients treated with TAGRISSO compared to patients treated with placebo.

The final analysis of OS demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in OS for patients treated with TAGRISSO compared to patients treated with placebo. Median OS was not reached in either arm. In the overall population (IB-IIIA), the median follow-up time was 61.5 months in both treatment arms.

Efficacy results from ADAURA are summarized in Table 14 and Figures 1 and 2, respectively. Table 14. Efficacy Results in ADAURA according to Investigator Assessment Figure 1.

Kaplan-Meier Curves of Disease-Free Survival (Overall Population) by Investigator Assessment in ADAURA Figure 2. Kaplan-Meier Curves of Overall Survival (Overall Population) in ADAURA In an exploratory analysis of site(s) of relapse, the proportion of patients with CNS involvement at the time of disease recurrence was 5 patients (1.5%) on the TAGRISSO arm and 34 patients (10%) on the placebo arm. Figure_1 Figure_2

Locally Advanced, Unresectable (Stage III) EGFR Mutation Positive NSCLC The efficacy of TAGRISSO was evaluated in the LAURA trial, a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in adult patients with locally advanced, unresectable stage III NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations whose disease had not progressed during or following definitive platinum-based chemoradiation therapy. Eligible patients were randomized within 42 days prior to study randomization and had a WHO performance status of 0 or 1. Prior to study enrollment, patients received concurrent chemoradiation therapy (cCRT) or sequential chemoradiation therapy (sCRT) regimens, where at least 2 cycles every 3 weeks or 5 doses of weekly platinum-based chemotherapy and definitive radiation were to be completed ≤6 weeks prior to randomization.

The study excluded patients who had progressive disease during or following definitive chemoradiation therapy and patients with Grade ≥2 pneumonitis after chemoradiation therapy or any ILD prior to chemoradiation therapy. Patient tumor tissue samples were required to have an EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R mutation, as identified by the cobas® EGFR Mutation Test v2 in a central laboratory or by an FDA-approved test at a CLIA certified or accredited laboratory. Patients were randomized (2:1) to receive either TAGRISSO 80 mg orally once daily or placebo until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Randomization was stratified by prior chemoradiation strategy (cCRT vs sCRT), tumor staging prior to chemoradiation (IIIA vs IIIB/IIIC), and by region (China versus rest of the world). Post progression, all patients were offered open label TAGRISSO if, in the opinion of the treating healthcare provider, there was an expected clinical benefit. Tumor assessments were performed every 8 weeks until week 48, and then every 12 weeks.

The major efficacy outcome measure was progression free survival (PFS) as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). Additional efficacy outcome measures included OS and CNS PFS. A total of 216 patients were randomized (2:1) to TAGRISSO (n=143) or placebo (n=73).

Prior to randomization, 89% of patients received cCRT and 11% of patients received sCRT. All patients received platinum-based chemotherapy (55% carboplatin-based chemotherapy and 44% cisplatin-based chemotherapy). The median total dose of radiation was 60 Gy for patients in both arms.

LAURA demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS for patients randomized to TAGRISSO as compared to placebo. Efficacy results from LAURA are summarized in Table 15, and the Kaplan-Meier curve for PFS is shown in Figure 3. While OS results were immature at the current analysis, with 36% of pre-specified deaths for the final analysis reported, no trend towards a detriment was observed.

Table 15. Efficacy Results in LAURA Figure 3. Kaplan-Meier Curves of PFS as assessed by BICR in LAURA All patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans at baseline and at each follow-up during the study.

In an exploratory analysis of site(s) of relapse, the proportion of patients with new CNS lesions at the time of disease progression was 17/143 patients (12%) on the TAGRISSO arm and 26/73 patients (36%) on the placebo arm. Figure_3.jpg

Previously Untreated EGFR Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC FLAURA – TAGRISSO Monotherapy The efficacy of TAGRISSO was demonstrated in a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, active-controlled trial (FLAURA ) in patients with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutation-positive, metastatic NSCLC, who had not received previous systemic treatment for metastatic disease. Patients were required to have measurable disease per RECIST v1.1, a WHO performance status of 0-1, and EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutation in tumor prospectively identified by the cobas ® EGFR Mutation Test in a central laboratory or by an investigational assay at a CLIA-certified or accredited laboratory. Patients with CNS metastases not requiring steroids and with stable neurologic status for at least two weeks after completion of definitive surgery or radiotherapy were eligible.

Patients were assessed at the investigator’s discretion for CNS metastases if they had a history of, or suspected, CNS metastases at study entry. Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive TAGRISSO 80 mg orally once daily or to receive gefitinib 250 mg orally once daily or erlotinib 150 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Randomization was stratified by EGFR mutation type (exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutation) and ethnicity (Asian or non-Asian).

Patients randomized to the control arm were offered TAGRISSO at the time of disease progression if tumor samples tested positive for the EGFR T790M mutation. Additional efficacy outcome measures included OS and overall response rate (ORR). A total of 556 patients were randomized to TAGRISSO (n=279) or to control (gefitinib n=183; erlotinib n=94).

Baseline WHO performance status was had Stage IIIb and 95% had Stage IV; and 7% received prior systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy as neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy. EGFR mutation status was confirmed centrally using the cobas ® EGFR Mutation Test in 90% of patients. At the time of the final data cut-off, of those randomized to TAGRISSO and to investigator’s choice erlotinib or gefitinib arm, patients had received at least one subsequent treatment, respectively.

Out of the 180 patients randomized to erlotinib or gefitinib who received subsequent treatment, 85 (47%) patients received TAGRISSO as first subsequent therapy. FLAURA demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS for patients randomized to TAGRISSO as compared to erlotinib or gefitinib (see Table 16 and Figure 4). The final analysis of overall survival demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall survival in patients randomized to TAGRISSO compared to erlotinib or gefitinib (see Table 17 and Figure 5).

Table 16. Efficacy Results in FLAURA according to Investigator Assessment.6 9.6 Figure 4. Kaplan-Meier Curves of PFS by Investigator Assessment in FLAURA In a supportive analysis of PFS according to blinded independent central review (BICR), median PFS was 17.7 months in the TAGRISSO arm compared to 9.7 months in the EGFR TKI comparator arm (HR=0.45; 95% CI: 0.36, 0.57).

Figure 5. Of these 200 patients, 41 had measurable CNS lesions per RECIST v1.1. Results of pre-specified exploratory analyses of CNS ORR and duration of response (DoR) by BICR in the subset of patients with measurable CNS lesions at baseline are summarized in Table 17.

Table 17. CNS ORR and DOR by BICR in Patients with Measurable CNS Lesions at Baseline in FLAURA Figure_4 Figure_5.jpg

Previously Untreated EGFR Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC FLAURA2 – TAGRISSO in Combination with Pemetrexed and Platinum-based Chemotherapy The efficacy of TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy was demonstrated in a randomized, multicenter, open-label trial (FLAURA2 ) in patients with EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, who had not received previous systemic treatment for advanced disease. Patients were required to have measurable disease per RECIST v1.1, a WHO performance status of 0-1, and EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations as identified by the cobas ® EGFR Mutation Test v2 performed prospectively in tissue samples in a central laboratory or by a local test performed in a CLIA-certified or accredited laboratory. Patients received study therapy until intolerance to therapy, or the investigator determined that the patient was no longer experiencing clinical benefit.

Progression-free survival, as assessed by investigator per RECIST 1.1 was the primary efficacy outcome measure. Overall survival was a key secondary outcome measure. Additional efficacy outcome measures included ORR and DoR.

A total of 557 patients were randomized to either TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy n= % were female; 64% were Asian and 66% were never smokers. Baseline WHO PS was had locally advanced and 96% had metastatic NSCLC; and 1.8% received prior systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy as neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy. FLAURA2 demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS for patients randomized to TAGRISSO in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy as compared to TAGRISSO monotherapy (see Table 18 and Figure 6).

Table 18. Kaplan-Meier Curves of PFS by Investigator Assessment in FLAURA2 All patients had available baseline brain scans reviewed by BICR using modified RECIST; 78/557 (14%) patients had CNS measurable lesions. Table 19.

Exploratory Analysis – CNS Efficacy by BICR in Patients with CNS Metastases on a Baseline Brain Scan in FLAURA2 Figure_6.jpg

Previously Treated EGFR T790M Mutation-Positive Metastatic NSCLC The efficacy of TAGRISSO was demonstrated in a randomized, multicenter open-label, active-controlled trial in patients with metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC who had progressed on prior systemic therapy, including an EGFR TKI (AURA3). All patients were required to have EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC identified by the cobas ® EGFR Mutation Test performed in a central laboratory prior to randomization. A total of 419 patients were randomized 2:1 to receive TAGRISSO (n=279) or platinum-based doublet chemotherapy (n=140).

Randomization was stratified by ethnicity (Asian vs other races). Patients in the TAGRISSO arm received TAGRISSO 80 mg orally once daily until intolerance to therapy, disease progression, or investigator determination that the patient was no longer benefiting from treatment. Patients whose disease had not progressed after four cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy could have received pemetrexed maintenance therapy (pemetrexed 500 mg/m 2 on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle).

The major efficacy outcome measure was PFS according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) by investigator assessment. Patients randomized to the chemotherapy arm who had radiological progression according to both investigator and BICR were permitted to cross over to receive treatment with TAGRISSO. Forty-two percent (42%) of patients had metastatic bone disease.

In AURA3, there was a statistically significant improvement in PFS in the patients randomized to TAGRISSO compared to chemotherapy (see Table 20 and Figure 7). No statistically significant difference was observed between the treatment arms at final OS analysis. At the time of the final OS analysis, 99 patients (71%) randomized to chemotherapy had crossed over to TAGRISSO treatment.

Table 20. Efficacy Results According to Investigator Assessment in AURA3 11.0 4.2 Figure 7. Kaplan-Meier Curves of PFS by Investigator Assessment in AURA3 In a supportive analysis of PFS according to BICR, median PFS was 11 months in the TAGRISSO arm compared to 4.2 months in the chemotherapy arm HR Assessment of CNS efficacy by RECIST v1.1 was performed in the subgroup of 46/419 (11%) patients identified by BICR to have measurable CNS lesions on a baseline brain scan.

Results are summarized in Table 21. Table 21. CNS ORR and DoR by BICR in Patients with Measurable CNS Lesions at Baseline in AURA3 0 Figure_7.jpg

Table 14. Efficacy Results in ADAURA according to Investigator Assessment
STAGE II-IIIA POPULATIONSTAGE IB-IIIA POPULATION
Efficacy ParameterTAGRISSO (N=233)PLACEBO (N=237)TAGRISSO (N=339)PLACEBO (N=343)
Disease-Free Survival (DFS)
DFS events (%)26 (11)130 (55)37 (11)159 (46)
Recurrent disease (%)26 (11)129 (54)37 (11)157 (46)
Deaths (%)01 (0.4)02 (0.6)
Median DFS, months (95% CI)NR (38.8, NE)19.6 (16.6, 24.5)NR (NE, NE)27.5 (22.0, 35.0)
Hazard ratio (95% CI) Stratified by race (Asian vs other races), mutation status (Ex19del vs L858R), and pTNM staging. Pike estimator.0.17 (0.12, 0.23)0.20 (0.15, 0.27)
p-value Stratified log-rank test.<0.0001<0.0001
Overall Survival (OS)
Number of deaths (%)35 (15)65 (27)42 (12)82 (24)
Hazard Ratio (95% CI)0.49 (0.33, 0.73)0.49 (0.34, 0.70)
p-value0.0004<0.0001
DFS results based on investigator assessment. CI=Confidence Interval; NE=Not Estimable; NR=Not Reached
Table 15. Efficacy Results in LAURA
Efficacy ParameterTAGRISSO (N=143)Placebo (N=73)
Progression-Free Survival
PFS events (%)57 (40)63 (86)
Progressive disease (%)53 (37)62 (85)
Death Without documented radiological disease progression. (%)4 (3)1 (1)
Median PFS in months (95% CI)39.1 (31.5, NE)5.6 (3.7, 7.4)
Hazard Ratio (95% CI) Stratified by disease stage prior to chemotherapy (IIIA vs IIIB/IIIC). Pike estimator.0.16 (0.10, 0.24)
p-value Stratified log-rank test.<0.001
Overall Response Rate Confirmed responses.
ORR, % (95% CI)54 (45, 62)26 (17, 38)
CI=Confidence Interval, NE=Not Estimable PFS and ORR results as assessed by BICR.
Table 16. Efficacy Results in FLAURA according to Investigator Assessment
Efficacy ParameterTAGRISSO (N=279)EGFR TKI (gefitinib or erlotinib) (N=277)
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
PFS events (%)136 (49)206 (74)
Progressive disease (%)125 (45)192 (69)
Death Without documented radiological disease progression. (%)11 (4)14 (5)
Median PFS in months (95% CI)18.9 (15.2, 21.4)10.2 (9.6, 11.1)
Hazard Ratio (95% CI) Stratified by ethnicity (Asian vs Other races) and mutation status (Ex19del vs L858R)., Pike estimator.0.46 (0.37, 0.57)
p-value, Stratified log-rank test.<0.0001
Overall Survival (OS)
Number of deaths (%)155 (56)166 (60)
Median OS in months (95% CI)38.6 (34.5, 41.8)31.8 (26.6, 36.0)
Hazard Ratio (95% CI),0.80 (0.64, 1.00)
p-value,0.0462
Overall Response Rate (ORR) Confirmed responses.
ORR, % (95% CI)77 (71, 82)69 (63, 74)
Complete response, %21
Partial response, %7568
Duration of Response (DoR)
Median in months (95% CI)17.6 (13.8, 22.0)9.6 (8.3, 11.1)
Table 17. CNS ORR and DOR by BICR in Patients with Measurable CNS Lesions at Baseline in FLAURA
TAGRISSO N=22EGFR TKI (gefitinib or erlotinib) N=19
CNS Tumor Response Assessment According to RECIST v1.1. Based on confirmed response.
CNS ORR, % (95% CI)77 (55, 92)63 (38, 84)
Complete response, %180
CNS Duration of Response Based on patients with response only; DoR defined as the time from the date of first documented response (complete response or partial response) until progression or death event.
Number of responders1712
Response Duration ≥6 months, %8850
Response Duration ≥12 months, %4733
Table 18. Efficacy Results in FLAURA2 according to Investigator Assessment
Efficacy ParameterTAGRISSO with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy (N=279)TAGRISSO (N=278)
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) PFS and ORR results by BICR were consistent with those reported via investigator assessment.
PFS events (%)120 (43)166 (60)
Progressive disease (%)95 (34)158 (57)
Death Without documented radiological disease progression. (%)25 (9)8 (2.9)
Median PFS in months (95% CI)25.5 (24.7, NE)16.7 (14.1, 21.3)
Hazard Ratio (95% CI) Stratified by race (Chinese/Asian, -Other races except Chinese/Asian vs other races), WHO performance status (0 or 1) and method of tissue testing (central or local). Pike estimator.0.62 (0.49, 0.79)
p-value Stratified log-rank test.<0.0001
Overall Response Rate (ORR) Confirmed responses.
ORR, % (95% CI)77 (71, 82)69 (63, 74)
Complete response, %0.40.4
Partial response, %7668
Duration of Response (DoR)
Median in months (95% CI)24.9 (22.1, NE)17.9 (15.2, 20.9)
NE=Not Estimable; NR=Not Reached
Table 19. Exploratory Analysis – CNS Efficacy by BICR in Patients with CNS Metastases on a Baseline Brain Scan in FLAURA2
Efficacy ParameterCNS Measurable Lesions
TAGRISSO with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy (N=40)TAGRISSO (N=38)
CNS Tumor Response Assessment According to RECIST v1.1. Based on confirmed response.
CNS ORR, % (95% CI)80 (64, 91)76 (60, 89)
Complete response, %4816
Partial response, %3361
CNS Duration of Response Based on patients with response only; DoR defined as the time from the date of first documented response (complete response or partial response) until progression or death event.
Number of responders3229
Response Duration ≥6 months, %7550
Response Duration ≥12 months, %6534
Table 20. Efficacy Results According to Investigator Assessment in AURA3
Efficacy ParameterTAGRISSO (N=279)Chemotherapy (N=140)
Progression-Free Survival
Number of events (%)140 (50)110 (79)
Progressive disease (%)129 (46)104 (74)
Death Without documented radiological disease progression. (%)11 (4)6 (4)
Median PFS in months (95% CI)10.1 (8.3, 12.3)4.4 (4.2, 5.6)
Hazard Ratio (95% CI Stratified by ethnicity (Asian vs other races). Pike estimator. )0.30 (0.23,0.41)
p-value Stratified log-rank test.<0.001
Overall Survival
Number of deaths (%)188 (67)93 (66)
Median OS in months (95% CI)26.8 (23.5, 31.5)22.5 (20.2, 28.8)
Hazard Ratio (95% CI)0.87 (0.67, 1.12)
p-value0.277
Overall Response Rate Confirmed responses.
ORR, % (95% CI)65 (59, 70)29 (21, 37)
Complete response, %11
Partial response, %6327
p-value Logistic regression analysis.<0.001
Duration of Response (DoR)
Median in months (95% CI)11.0 (8.6, 12.6)4.2 (3.0, 5.9)
Table 21. CNS ORR and DoR by BICR in Patients with Measurable CNS Lesions at Baseline in AURA3
TAGRISSO N=30Chemotherapy N=16
CNS Tumor Response Assessment According to RECIST v 1.1. Based on confirmed response.
CNS ORR, % (95% CI)57 (37, 75)25 (7, 52)
Complete response, %70
Duration of CNS Response Based on patients with response only; DoR defined as the time from the date of first documented response (complete response or partial response) until progression or death event.
Number of responders174
Response Duration ≥6 months, %470
Response Duration ≥9 months, %120

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