Fluzone Maker Sanofi Wants Language On Failed Confirmatory Study Added To Seqirus’ Fluad Label
Executive Summary
In new twist on debate over ‘dangling’ accelerated approvals, Sanofi wants Fluad label to reflect failure of confirmatory trial to meet primary efficacy endpoint; Seqirus says Sanofi is trying to interfere with ACIP’s possible preferential recommendation of enhanced seasonal flu vaccines in elderly.
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