Lazertinib

Drug

Also known as: Lazcluze

Drug Profile

Lazertinib is a third-generation, brain-penetrant EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor marketed as Lazcluze. It is used in combination with amivantamab for first-line treatment of selected EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The FDA first approved Lazcluze on August 20, 2024.

Drug Class
EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Approval Status
FDA approved; first approved August 20, 2024.
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits EGFR exon 19 deletion and exon 21 L858R mutation signaling.
Brand Names
  • Lazcluze
Indications
  • \First-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitutions (in combination with amivantamab)\

Related News

FDA Approves Subcutaneous Amivantamab for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

The FDA approved subcutaneous amivantamab for EGFR-mutated NSCLC in December 2025 based on phase 3 PALOMA-3 trial data showing noninferior efficacy with reduced infusion reactions and 5-minute administration time. The formulation decreases infusion-related reactions from 66% to 13% and improves patient convenience and quality of life. Recent MARIPOSA trial updates show amivantamab plus lazertinib extends median overall survival by at least 12 months versus osimertinib monotherapy.

FDA Approves Monthly Dosing for Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant Faspro in NSCLC

The FDA has approved a monthly subcutaneous dosing schedule for Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant Faspro for EGFR-mutated NSCLC, based on PALOMA-2 trial data showing 82-87% response rates. The approval follows the drug's initial biweekly dosing approval in December 2025 and offers reduced administration time and reactions compared to intravenous delivery.

Related Clinical Trials

NCT ID Title Status Phase
NCT07586202

A Study of Neoadjuvant Amivantamab With Either Lazertinib or Chemotherapy in Participants With Resectable EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

NOT_YET_RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT06667076

A Study of Amivantamab in Combination With Lazertinib, or Amivantamab in Combination With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy, for Common Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)-Mutated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT06268210

Neoadjuvant Lazertinib With or Without Chemotherapy for Patients With EGFR-mutated Resectable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT06156527

A Randomized Phase II Study of LAZE rtiNib Alone Versus Lazertinib Plus bevaCizumab for NSCLC With EGFR + & Smoker

RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT06120140

Enhanced Dermatological Care to Reduce Rash and Paronychia in Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGRF)-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treated First-line With Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT06106802

Lazertinib & Tepotinib for EGFR Mutant NSCLC in MET Overexpressed or Amplified Who Progressed After Lazertinib Treatment

RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT06020989

Lazertinib and Chemotherapy Combination in EGFR-mutant NSCLC Patients Without ctDNA Clearance After lead-in Lazertinib Monotherapy

NOT_YET_RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT05896683

A Study of Lazertinib (JNJ-73841937) Tablet in Healthy Adult Participants

COMPLETED PHASE1
NCT05862194

Retrospective, External Comparator Study of Lazertinib as the 2nd-Line Treatment in Patients With EGFR Mutation+ NSCLC

COMPLETED
NCT05742594

A Study of Four Different Oral Tablet Formulations of Lazertinib (JNJ-73841937) in Healthy Adult Participants

COMPLETED PHASE1