AZ's Zavicefta Gains EU Positive Opinion For “Superbug” Infections

The CHMP followed recent EMA guidance to take a flexible approach to drugs against multi-resistant pathogens when recommending approval for AstraZeneca’s latest antibacterial Zavicefta.

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AstraZeneca PLC’s new antibacterial, Zavicefta (ceftazidime plus avibactam), has been recommended for approval in the EU by the top advisory panel, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), for use in the treatment of patients infected with multi-drug resistant bacteria, so-called “superbugs”, as well as several other severe bacterial infections.

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