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Menjugate (Chiron)
Published in:
Curr Opin Investig Drugs, Vol: 2, Page: 47-9
Publication Date:
January 2001
Aims & Objectives:
This article discusses the development and launch of Menjugate, a vaccine for the treatment for meningococcus C infections caused by the pathogen Neisseria meningitidis, along with factors related to marketing
Abstract:
Chiron has developed and launched Menjugate, a vaccine for the treatment for meningococcus C infections caused by the pathogen Neisseria meningitidis [177064]. In August 1999, Chiron filed with the UK MCA for a license to market Menjugate. The licence was granted in March 2000 [339082], [344773], [357897] and as of April 2000, a vaccination program was underway in the UK [362152]. Menjugate is indicated for children of 12 months and older, but Chiron was expecting approval in the US for infants younger than 12 months by the end of 2000. The company will also pursue mutual recognition in Europe [376204]. In August 2000, Chiron received marketing clearance for Menjugate from the Irish Medicines Board as a conjugate against meningococcal C disease [378353]. The vaccine employs CRM-conjugate technology, whereby a diphtheria toxoid is used as a carrier protein for the meningitis C-specific antigens. The vaccine is being developed for its potential to provide protection against meningitis in both adults and infants. In July 2000, Chiron entered into a comarketing and co-promotion agreement with Aventis Pasteur under which Aventis will assist Chiron in marketing and sales efforts for Menjugate in the UK [374760].
Authors:
D. H. Jones
Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Keywords:
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Humans
- Immunization
- Meningococcal Infections/ prevention & control
- Viral Vaccines/adverse effects/ immunology
Geography:
Canada (Canada)