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Pharmacology

FDA Updates Sotrovimab Emergency Use Authorization

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Nowcast data from April 5, 2022,  estimates that the proportion of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron BA.2 variant is above 50% in all Health and Human Services (HHS) U.S. regions. Data included in the health care provider fact sheet show the authorized dose of sotrovimab is unlikely to be effective against the BA.2 sub-variant. Due to these data, sotrovimab is not authorized in any U.S. state or territory at this time. 

COVID-19, Pharmacology

New Paxlovid Dose Pack Author​ized by FDA

On April 14, 2022, the FDA revised the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the COVID-19 oral antiviral therapeutic Paxlovid to authorize an additional dose pack presentation with appropriate dosing for patients with moderate renal impairment within the scope of the EUA. As a result, Paxlovid will soon be available in two package presentations. 

COVID-19, Pharmacology

Current Approved Therapies for COVID-19

Stay up to date on the mass vaccination efforts in the United States with this SCCM webcast. Thought leaders will address current COVID-19 variants and vaccine efficacy and review pediatric vaccination considerations. This webcast is the second in a series of updates that SCCM is producing to better educate clinicians as vaccination efforts continue. The webinar was held on December 8, 2021.

COVID-19, Pharmacology, Vaccination