Vaxzevria (previously COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca)

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COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant])

Authorised
This medicine is authorised for use in the European Union.

Overview

Vaxzevria is a vaccine for preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people aged 18 years and older.

Vaxzevria is made up of another virus (of the adenovirus family) that has been modified to contain the gene for making a protein from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Vaxzevria does not contain the virus itself and cannot cause COVID-19.

This EPAR was last updated on 12/05/2023

Authorisation details

Product details
Name
Vaxzevria (previously COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca)
Agency product number
EMEA/H/C/005675
Active substance
ChAdOx1-SARS-COV-2
International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name
COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant])
Therapeutic area (MeSH)
COVID-19 virus infection
Anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) code
J07BN02
Additional monitoringAdditional monitoring

This medicine is under additional monitoring, meaning that it is monitored even more intensively than other medicines. For more information, see Medicines under additional monitoring.

Publication details
Marketing-authorisation holder
AstraZeneca AB
Revision
28
Date of issue of marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union
29/01/2021
Contact address

151 85 Sodertalje
Sweden

Product information

12/05/2023 Vaxzevria (previously COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca) - EMEA/H/C/005675 - IA/0092/G

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Pharmacotherapeutic group

Vaccines

Therapeutic indication

Vaxzevria is indicated for active immunisation to prevent COVID 19 caused by SARS CoV 2, in individuals 18 years of age and older.

The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.

Assessment history

Changes since initial authorisation of medicine

Safety updates

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