Covid-19: Shelf life of Convidecia vaccine extended, says NPRA


PUTRAJAYA: The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has approved an application from Solution Biologics Sdn Bhd, regarding the extension of the shelf life of the Covid-19 vaccine, Convidecia Recombinant Novel Coronavirus Vaccine (Adenovirus Type 5 Vector) Solution for Injection.

NPRA senior director (Pharmaceutical Services), Norhaliza A Halim, said that the new approved shelf life was from 15 months to 18 months when stored at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C.

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