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Boehringer Ingelheim
A multicentre, randomised, open-label Phase III trial of afatinib (compound code BIBW 2992) versus chemotherapy (cisplatin/gemcitabine) as first-line treatment for patients with advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harbouring EGFR mutation.
*Afatinib (compound code BIBW 2992) is an investigational compound. Its efficacy and safety has not been fully established.
Source for healthcare professionals: www.inoncology.com
* Nintedanib (BIBF 1120), afatinib (BIBW 2992) and volasertib (BI 6727) are investigational compounds. Their safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established.
