Proper Name
Diphtheria & Tetanus Toxoids & Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Hepatitis B (Recombinant) & Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Combined
Indication
• PEDIARIX is a vaccine indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus, and poliomyelitis. • PEDIARIX is approved for use as a 3-dose series in infants born of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-negative mothers. • PEDIARIX may be given as early as 6 weeks of age through 6 years of age (prior to the 7th birthday).
Description
PEDIARIX [Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Hepatitis B (Recombinant) and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine] is a noninfectious, sterile vaccine for intramuscular administration.
Key Regulatory Milestones
06/29/2007 - GSK submitted the final study report for Study 217744/088 to the Pediarix IND
09/26/2007 - Supplement to the Pediarix BLA (STN 103907/5227), submitted
07/25/2008 - Complete Response letter was issued to GSK Biologics requesting additional datasets and clarification of statistical analyses
06/04/2009 - a complete response to the July 25, 2008, letter was received
11/20/2009 - major amendment was submitted
03/05/2010 - PDUFA goal date
11/06/2019 - FDA approval date
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