GlaxoSmithKline (LON:GSK) and its partner Vir Biotechnology (NSDQ:VIR) have announced that their COVID-19 drug sotrovimab continues to offer protection against the mutations in the spike protein of the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant. In March, the two companies received emergency use authorization (EUA) for the drug. The EUA specifically covers the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk adults…
GSK and Vir Biotechnology seek EUA for COVID-19 monoclonal antibody
GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology have filed for emergency use authorization (EUA) for VIR-7831 (GSK4182136), a dual-action SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody. VIR-7831 is designed to stop SARS-CoV-2 viral entry into cells and accelerate the clearing of infected cells. VIR-7831 would have a similar indication to other monoclonal antibodies that have won an EUA. It is intended for…