Inequity created by limiting the mRNA vaccine’s third dose to only those individuals who received a primary series of the same vaccine, as well as resulting operational complexities, warrant consideration of a mix-and-match approach with Moderna and J&J products, CDC advisors say; however, FDA appears most focused on vetting manufacturer-specific data on homologous boosting.
Some CDC advisors are advocating for a mix-and-match approach to the currently available COVID-19 vaccines. • Source: Nielsen Hobbs
US regulators can expect to face increased pressure to allow mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines from different manufacturers following the authorization and recommendation for a booster dose of Pfizer Inc./BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine.
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A real-world evidence study also does not meet the regulatory standard for an adequate and well-controlled clinical investigation, the agency said. The FDA should allow the accelerated approval drug to remain available like other treatments that failed their confirmatory trials, Intercept said.
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Proposal to have panelists rate the strength of efficacy and safety evidence on a numeric scale also draws support in written comments on ways to optimize the advisory committee process.
A real-world evidence study also does not meet the regulatory standard for an adequate and well-controlled clinical investigation, the agency said. The FDA should allow the accelerated approval drug to remain available like other treatments that failed their confirmatory trials, Intercept said.
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