Pharmaceutical Business review

EC approves extended use of Prevenar 13 for adults

The approval of Prevenar 13 was based on the review of clinical immunogenicity and safety data involving more than 6,000 adults aged 50 years and older.

Prevenar 13 uses company-pioneered conjugation technology and prevents invasive pneumococcal disease caused by the 13 serotypes contained in the vaccine and is for a single dose.