GSK To Maintain Lead With Newly Approved Meningococcal Vaccine Penmenvy

Pfizer has been unable to take a big slice of the meningococcal vaccine market with Penbraya and now GSK looks set to consolidate its lead with its new 5-in-1 vaccine.

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Pfizer was the first to launch a 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine, Penbraya, two years ago but failed to capitalize on its advantage, and now rival GSK looks set to confirm its dominance in the field with its new product, Penmenvy.

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