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gefitinibCareFirst (Caremark)

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Initial criteria

  • Documentation of EGFR mutation testing results
  • Member has recurrent, advanced, or metastatic NSCLC
  • Disease is EGFR sensitizing mutation-positive
  • Used as a single agent

Reauthorization criteria

  • No evidence of unacceptable toxicity or disease progression while on the current regimen
  • OR disease is T790M negative and there is no evidence of unacceptable toxicity

Approval duration

12 months