Vir Biotechnology’s Sotrovimab Receives NICE Recommendation for COVID-19
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- NICE issued a positive final draft guidance recommending the use of sotrovimab, a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing mAb in adults who do not need supplemental oxygen for COVID-19 & have an increased risk for progression to sev. COVID-19
- In Mar 2023, NICE is anticipated to release its final COVID-19 treatment recommendations. Sotrovimab has obtained emergency authorization, temporary authorization, or marketing approval (under the brand name Xevudy) for COVID-19. It is now available in 40+ countries & is not authorized in the US
- With the help of Xencor’s Xtend technology, sotrovimab has also been developed to achieve high concentrations in the lungs for optimal penetration into SARS-CoV-2-affected airway tissues & to have a long half-life
Ref: GlobeNewswire | Image: Vir Biotechnology
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