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Pfizer Acquires Two of GSK’s Meningitis Vaccines

Expands meningococcal portfolio

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By: Kristin Brooks

Managing Editor, Contract Pharma

Pfizer has entered into an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline to acquire its quadrivalent meningitis ACWY vaccines, Nimenrix and Mencevax, for a total consideration of approximately $130 million. Nimenrix is a single dose meningococcal ACWY-TT (tetanus toxoid) conjugated vaccine designed to protect against Neisseria meningitidis, an uncommon but highly contagious disease that can lead to disability and death. It was launched three years ago and is indicated for all age groups one year and older. Ni...

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