AZ Secures EU Fast-Tack Review For Nirsevimab

First Filing Worldwide Submitted To EMA For Novel Anti-RSV Immunization For All Infants

There could be a regulatory decision on AstraZeneca and Sanofi's nirsevimab in the EU in H2 as a result of the European Medicines Agency speeding up its review of the marketing application for the potential new immunization against RSV in all infants.

Intubated child with RSV being cared for in ICU
Respiratory syncytial virus is a leading cause of hospitalization in all infants • Source: Alamy

AstraZeneca PLC has secured fast-track review in the EU for nirsevimab, the investigational long-acting antibody it is developing in collaboration with Sanofi which it says has the potential to be the first immunization to offer protection for all infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The marketing authorization application (MAA) that AZ has filed for nirsevimab with the European Medicines Agency is for the prevention...

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Pink Sheet for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Europe

Semaglutide: EMA Safety Probe Confirms Rare Eye Disorder Risk

 

The EU product information for Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide medicines is to be updated to include non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy as a side effect with a frequency of “very rare.”

Infographic: Leqembi – A Geographical Comparison

 

The Pink Sheet explores how regulatory approvals for Leqembi differ around the world, and looks at what is coming next.

UK MHRA: Bacteriophage Developers Wanted ‘More Clarity’ On UK Framework

 

Julian Beach, interim executive director of healthcare quality and access at the UK drug regulator, the MHRA, tells the Pink Sheet how the agency is responding to increased efforts to develop bacteriophage therapies.

New Pricing Agreements And Greater Transparency: What A US MFN Policy Could Mean For France

 

A potential MFN drug pricing policy in the US could also lead to a greater push for collaborative action in the EU, such as joint procurement among the member states, says one European industry expert.

More from Geography

Semaglutide: EMA Safety Probe Confirms Rare Eye Disorder Risk

 

The EU product information for Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide medicines is to be updated to include non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy as a side effect with a frequency of “very rare.”

Infographic: Leqembi – A Geographical Comparison

 

The Pink Sheet explores how regulatory approvals for Leqembi differ around the world, and looks at what is coming next.

To Compete With China, US FDA Must Deregulate Early Gene Therapy Studies, CAR-T Inventor Says

 

FDA regulation was painted as an obstacle to US dominance in the cell and gene therapy space even as panelists at an agency event praised the Office of Therapeutic Products' track record under Nicole Verdun.