AstraZeneca will begin discussions this week with the FDA about modifying the design of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine trial to add a likely more effective dosage regime, as reported This is Money.
"In terms of how quickly, we will try and do that as quickly as possible," remarked Mene Pangalos, executive vice president of biopharmaceuticals R&D, adding it would be a "matter of weeks."
Pangalos said a regimen that includes a half dose being administered followed by a full dose one month later was better tolerated than using two full doses.
To read more NewsPoints articles, click here.
About FirstWord Pharma | Upgrade Your FirstWord Pharma | Contact FirstWord Pharma | FirstWord Reports
Advertise with FirstWord Pharma | Industry Partner Showcase
All Contents Copyright © 2021 Doctor's Guide Publishing Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy