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5.2.3. Influenza vaccine (split virion, inactivated) – IDFLU (CAP), INTANZA (CAP)<br />
<br />
Evaluation of an RMP in the context of a variation<br />
Regulatory details:<br />
PRAC Rapporteur: Miguel-Angel Macia (ES)<br />
Administrative details:<br />
Procedure number(s): EMEA/H/C/000966/II/0026, EMEA/H/C/000957/II/0029<br />
Procedure scope: Update of the product information to reflect that the influenza strains are in<br />
accordance with the WHO recommendation and the EU decision for the 2014/2015 season. There is no<br />
change in the strains selected for the composition of the influenza vaccines compared to the previous<br />
season and the variation is therefore limited to an administrative update of the product information<br />
and a stability data update. In addition an update of the RMP to include an enhanced safety<br />
surveillance plan is provided<br />
MAH(s): Sanofi Pasteur, Sanofi Pasteur MSD SNC<br />
Background<br />
Idflu and Intanza are centrally authorised influenza vaccines (split virion, inactivated). The CHMP is<br />
evaluating a type II variation procedure for these vaccines to update the product information to reflect<br />
that the strains are in accordance with the WHO recommendation and the EU decision for the<br />
2014/2015 season. The PRAC is responsible for providing advice to the CHMP on the necessary<br />
updates to the RMP to support this variation.<br />
Summary of advice<br />
<br />
The RMP version 7 for Idflu and Intanza (influenza vaccines: split virion, inactivated) in the<br />
context of the variation under evaluation by the CHMP was considered acceptable. However, in<br />
the next update to the RMP the protocol for the open-label multicentre uncontrolled clinical trial<br />
to support active safety surveillance should be included as a category 3 measure in the<br />
Pharmacovigilance Plan taking into account some modifications as requested by the PRAC. If<br />
the implementation of a clinical trial is also envisaged for the next seasons, details should also<br />
be included.<br />
5.2.4. Influenza vaccine (surface antigen, inactivated, prepared in cell cultures) – OPTAFLU<br />
(CAP)<br />
<br />
Evaluation of an RMP in the context of a variation<br />
Regulatory details:<br />
PRAC Rapporteur: Sabine Straus (NL)<br />
Administrative details:<br />
Procedure number(s): EMEA/H/C/000758/II/0069<br />
Procedure scope: Update of the product information to reflect that the influenza strains are in<br />
accordance with the WHO recommendation and the EU decision for the 2014/2015 season. There is no<br />
change in the strains selected for the composition of the influenza vaccines compared to the previous<br />
season and the variation is therefore limited to an administrative update of the product information<br />
and a stability data update. In line with the adopted interim guidance on safety surveillance for<br />
seasonal influenza vaccines in the EU, an updated RMP including an enhanced safety surveillance plan<br />
is submitted.<br />
MAH(s): Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics GmbH<br />
Background<br />
Optaflu is a centrally authorised influenza vaccine (surface antigen, inactivated, prepared in cell<br />
cultures). The CHMP is evaluating a type II variation procedure for Optaflu to reflect that the strains<br />
Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC)<br />
EMA/PRAC/438418/2014 Page 27/75