Bavarian Nordic Comes Up On The Rails In RSV Race

Phase III Readout In Mid-2023

GSK and Pfizer are both likely to get FDA approval for their respiratory syncytial virus products shortly but Bavarian Nordic is progressing well with its differentiated five RSV-specific antigen jab.

Paul Chaplin
Paul Chaplin • Source: Bavarian Nordic

While most observers are waiting to see whether GSK plc and Pfizer Inc.'s respective respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines will secure US approval next month, Bavarian Nordic A/S is catching up with its offering which could challenge the big pharma players in this hot space.

The Danish company, which has seen sales soar after its smallpox vaccine Jynneos became a critical tool in the global...

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