Sputnik V Vaccine Team ‘Working With EMA To Start Rolling Review’

After a few false starts, it seems that the EU regulator has begun preparing the ground for a review of Russia’s adenovirus-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Concept of russian vaccine against COVID-19. Glass medical vials with liquid.
Is the Sputnik V review finally taking off in Europe? • Source: Shutterstock

The European Medicines Agency has appointed rapporteurs for the evaluation of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine and its developers are “waiting for EMA to begin the rolling review and announce it officially on its web site,” according to the Russian Direct Investment Fund, which is financing the development of the vaccine.

“Following the submission of request for rolling review that was received by EMA, RDIF is working with EMA to start...

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