Shingrix Shingles Vaccine: FDA Wants GSK To Monitor Inflammation Risk

GlaxoSmithKline's vaccine has 97.16% efficacy, surpassing Merck's Zostavax, but US advisory committee will weigh risks from inflammation which could cause ocular adverse effects and gout.

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GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA's shingles vaccine Shingrix appears on track for a positive review by a US FDA advisory panel as potential safety concerns are to be addressed in the company's pharmacovigilance plan.

FDA's briefing document for the Sept. 13 meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee notes...

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