Drug Profile
AV 7909
Alternative Names: AV7909; BioThrax + agatolimod; NuThrax; Third-generation anthrax vaccine candidate (BioThrax + CPG 7909) - Emergent BioSolutionsLatest Information Update: 15 May 2017
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At a glance
- Originator Emergent BioSolutions
- Class Anthrax vaccines
- Mechanism of Action Immunostimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Anthrax
Most Recent Events
- 04 May 2017 Emergent Biosolutions plans a phase III trial for Anthrax
- 30 Sep 2016 Emergent Biosolutions receives BARDA contract valued at $US1.6 billion for AV 7909
- 04 Aug 2016 Emergent BioSolutions submits a proposal to the US Department of Health and Human Services recommending AV 7909 as a next generation anthrax vaccine for post-exposure prophylaxis of Anthrax