Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: MHRA statement confirming letter received
Friday, 27 November 2020 10:45
MHRA Chief Executive Dr June Raine said: “We are pleased to have
received the letter from the Department of Health and Social Care
requesting review of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
candidate. “Our job will be to rigorously assess the latest data
and evidence to be submitted of the vaccine’s safety, quality and
effectiveness. “We will seek advice from the Government’s...Request free trial
MHRA Chief Executive Dr June Raine said:
“We are pleased to have received the letter from the
Department of Health and Social Care requesting review of
the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
“Our job will be to rigorously assess the latest data and
evidence to be submitted of the vaccine’s safety, quality
and effectiveness.
“We will seek advice from the Government’s independent
advisory body, the Commission on Human
Medicines. The Commission will critically assess the
data too before advising the UK government on the safety,
quality and effectiveness of any potential vaccine.”
“The safety of the public will always come first. Our role
is to work to the highest standards and safety is our watch
word.”
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