FDA advisory panel backs GlaxoSmithKline H5N1 influenza vaccine candidate

15 November 2012

The US Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) voted unanimously 14-0 that the safety and immunogenicity data of UK pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK) H5N1 adjuvanted influenza vaccine candidate supports its licensure for the active immunization for the prevention of disease in people aged 18 years and older who are at increased risk of exposure to the influenza A virus H5N1 subtype contained in the vaccine.

“GSK has been collaborating with the US Department of Health and Human Services since 2006 to develop this H5N1 vaccine and we are pleased with the positive vote recommending its approval,” commented Bruce Innis, vice president, GSK Global Vaccines Discovery and Development. “We now look forward to a final decision by the FDA later this year and to also continuing our collaboration with the US government on public health issues,” he added.

The VRBPAC provides the FDA with independent expert advice and non-binding recommendations for consideration by the FDA, with the final decision on approval made by the FDA. According to agency regulations, the FDA is scheduled to conclude its review for the vaccine in December 2012. If approved, the vaccine is to be used only according to official guidance from the US government.

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