Tecentriq™

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Early-stage non-small cell lung cancer,Tecentriq as monotherapy is indicated as adjuvant treatment following complete resection and no progression after platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy for adult patients with stage II to IIIA (as per 7th edition of the UICC/AJCC staging system) NSCLC whose tumours have PD-L1 expression on greater than or equal to 50% of tumour cells.,Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer,Tecentriq, in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In patients with EGFR mutant or ALK-positive NSCLC, Tecentriq, in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel and carboplatin, is indicated only after failure of appropriate targeted therapies.,Tecentriq, in combination with nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) and carboplatin, is indicated for first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who do not have tumour EGFR or ALK genomic aberrations.,Tecentriq as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after prior chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR mutant or ALK-positive NSCLC should also have received targeted therapies before receiving Tecentriq.,Small cell lung cancer,Tecentriq, in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).,Urothelial carcinoma,Tecentriq is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who,· are considered cisplatin ineligible and whose tumours express PD-L1 (PD-L1 stained tumour-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering greater than or equal to 5% of the tumour area), as determined by a validated test, or,· are considered ineligible for any other platinum-containing chemotherapy regardless of the level of tumour PD-L1 expression.,This indication is approved based on overall response rate and duration of response in a single-arm study. Improvements in overall survival, progression-free survival, or health-related quality of life have not been established.,Hepatocellular carcinoma,Tecentriq, in combination with bevacizumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy.Early-stage non-small cell lung cancer,Tecentriq as monotherapy is indicated as adjuvant treatment following complete resection and no progression after platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy for adult patients with stage II to IIIA (as per 7th edition of the UICC/AJCC staging system) NSCLC whose tumours have PD-L1 expression on equal to or greater than 50% of tumour cells.,Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer,Tecentriq, in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel and carboplatin, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In patients with EGFR mutant or ALK-positive NSCLC, Tecentriq, in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel and carboplatin, is indicated only after failure of appropriate targeted therapies.,Tecentriq, in combination with nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) and carboplatin, is indicated for first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who do not have tumour EGFR or ALK genomic aberrations.,Tecentriq as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after prior chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR mutant or ALK-positive NSCLC should also have received targeted therapies before receiving Tecentriq.,Small cell lung cancer,Tecentriq, in combination with carboplatin and etoposide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).,Urothelial carcinoma,Tecentriq is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who are considered cisplatin ineligible and whose tumours express PD-L1 (PD-L1 stained tumour-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering equal to or greater than 5% of the tumour area), as determined by a validated test.,This indication is approved based on overall response rate and duration of response in a single-arm study. Improvements in overall survival, progression-free survival, or health-related quality of life have not been established.,Hepatocellular carcinoma,Tecentriq, in combination with bevacizumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze; Do not Shake

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, concentrated
• Intravenous
• Colourless to slightly yellow solution

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under the following PBS item codes:

• 11297N (Opens in new tab)
• 11802E (Opens in new tab)
• 12171N (Opens in new tab)
• 11927R (Opens in new tab)
• 11928T (Opens in new tab)
• 13174J (Opens in new tab)
• 11284X (Opens in new tab)
• 12167J (Opens in new tab)
• 13172G (Opens in new tab)
• 11929W (Opens in new tab)
• 11277M (Opens in new tab)
• 11801D (Opens in new tab)
• 11309F (Opens in new tab)
• 11807K (Opens in new tab)
• 12168K (Opens in new tab)
• 11792P (Opens in new tab)
• 12155R (Opens in new tab)
• 11926Q (Opens in new tab)

Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Atezolizumab

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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