GSK 137173A
Alternative Names: GSK 1437173A; GSK137173A; Herpes zoster vaccine candidate (Hz/su) - GSK; PED-HZ/su; QS-21 containing herpes zoster vaccine - GSK/Agenus; recombinant adjuvanted Herpes Zoster vaccine; Shingrix; Varicella zoster vaccine - GSK; Varicella zoster virus vaccine - GSK; VZV gE; VZV vaccine - GSK/AgenusLatest Information Update: 29 Jan 2026
At a glance
- Originator GlaxoSmithKline
- Developer GlaxoSmithKline; GSK; Japan Vaccine
- Class Subunit vaccines; Synthetic vaccines; Varicella vaccines
- Mechanism of Action Immunostimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Herpes zoster
Most Recent Events
- 29 Jan 2026 Phase III development is ongoing in Herpes Zoster (Prevention) in Finland
- 29 Jan 2026 No development reported - Phase-III for Herpes zoster in India (IM)
- 07 Jan 2026 GSK plans to launch GSK 137173A in prefilled syringe presentation for Herpes zoster (Prevention) in the European Union in 2026