Fierce Pharma August 30, 2024
Angus Liu

Sanofi has suspended distribution of its two flu vaccines in China out of concern of waning potency. BioNTech’s antibody-drug conjugate partner, DualityBio, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO. UCB will offload some Chinese assets for $680 million. And more.

1. Sanofi halts flu vaccine distribution in China over fear of declining potency

Sanofi has temporarily stopped selling its two flu vaccines, Vaxigrip and VaxigripTetra, in China after a routine quality follow-up test flagged a decline in the vaccines’ potency in doses that were not yet distributed. The company attributed the problem to “unexpected circumstances” at the company’s production line in Shenzhen, China, which supplies doses only for the Chinese market.

2. Duality plans Hong Kong IPO to fund trials...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Biotechnology, Pharma, Pharma / Biotech
Pharma Pulse 11/25/24: Deepening Patient Relationships, Menopause May Increase Risk of Asthma & more
Axolotl Biosciences Brings Biotech to the Forefront at Formnext 2024
Innovative approach maps gene activity in the living human brain
Trump tariffs could drive up generic drug costs: 5 takeaways
Bridging the Gap: Pharmacists' Role in Advancing Pharmacogenomic Testing Standards

Share This Article