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FDA approves Pfizer's meningitis B vaccine

October 30, 2014 2:26 AM UTC

FDA granted accelerated approval for Trumenba from Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B in individuals aged 10-25. The bivalent meningococcal B vaccine targeting LP2086 (factor H binding protein) had breakthrough therapy and Priority Review designations, and was approved ahead of its Feb. 14 PDUFA date. ...