- Novavax Inc (NASDAQ: NVAX) announced that an initial one million doses of Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine are now available in the U.K.
- Nuvaxovid is the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine granted authorization from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It will be offered per the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice.
- Related: Europe Backs Approval Of Omicron-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccines.
- The MHRA granted Conditional Marketing Authorization for Nuvaxovid's use as a two-dose primary series vaccine in adults aged 18 and older in February 2022 and adolescents aged 12 through 17 in August 2022.
- In August, FDA also granted expanded use authorization for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents.
- Novavax submitted a request to the MHRA for expanded CMA of Nuvaxovid as a booster in adults aged 18 and older in June and is awaiting a decision from the agency.
- Price Action: NVAX shares are up 6.41% at $20.08 on the last check Tuesday.
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