New Trial Data: Regeneron s Antibody Treatment Prevents COVID Infections
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Regeneron s COVID-19 antibody cocktail protects against infection, says Phase 3 study
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A monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron and Roche dropped the risk of symptomatic COVID-19 by up to 76% after three days for recently infected individuals not yet experiencing symptoms, according to a press release posted Monday. The drug, REGEN-COV, also significantly reduced duration of symptoms and lowered viral levels, Regeneron said.
REGEN-COV, comprised of casirivimab with imdevimab, has already received emergency use authorization from the FDA in the U.S. Under the current EUA, the combo therapy is approved to treat non-hospitalized adults and adolescents with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 and who are at high risk for developing severe symptoms or the need for hospitalization.
Regeneron, Roche injectable antibody drug shows efficacy in preventing Covid-19
A Regeneron Pharmaceuticals antibody cocktail currently authorized for treating Covid-19 now has additional clinical data showing it reduces the risk of infection spread. The drug developer, along with partner Roche, plan to ask regulators to expand the drug’s authorization to include disease prevention.
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A Covid-19 antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Roche has pivotal clinical trial data showing it protected against the spread of infection among people in the same household. The results support use of the drug as a preventative measure in a formulation that’s easier for both physicians and patients.