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Clinical Pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism Of Action Protection against invasive meningococcal disease is conferred mainly by complement-mediated antibodydependent killing of N. meningitidis. The effectiveness of Trumenba was assessed by measuring serum bactericidal activity using human complement (hSBA). fHBP is one of many proteins found on the surface of meningococci and contributes to the ability of the bacterium to avoid host defenses. fHBPs can be categorized into two immunologically distinct subfamilies, A and B.1 The susceptibility of serogroup B meningococci to complement-mediated antibody-dependent killing following vaccination with Trumenba is dependent on both the antigenic similarity of the bacterial and vaccine fHBPs, as well as the amount of fHBP expressed on the surface of the invading meningococci. Clinical Studies The immunogenicity of Trumenba following the three-dose schedule (0, 2, and 6 months) was evaluated in individuals 10 to 25 years of age in the U.S., Canada, and Europe (Studies 1 and 2) and following the two-dose (0 and 6 months) and three-dose schedules (0, 1–2, and 6 months) in individuals 11 to 18 years of age in Europe (Study 3). Serum bactericidal antibodies were measured with hSBA assays that used each of four meningococcal serogroup B strains. These four primary test strains express fHBP variants representing the two subfamilies (A and B) and, when taken together, are representative of meningococcal serogroup B strains causing invasive disease in the U.S. and Europe. The studies assessed the proportions of subjects with a 4-fold or greater increase in hSBA titer for each of the four primary strains. The studies also assessed the composite response to the four primary strains combined (proportion of subjects who achieved a hSBA titer greater than or equal to 1:8 (three strains) or 1:16 (one strain). To assess the effectiveness of the three-dose schedule of Trumenba against diverse meningococcal serogroup B strains, the proportion of subjects achieving a defined hSBA titer post-dose 3 was evaluated against a panel of 10 additional strains, each expressing a different fHBP variant. Immunogenicity The hSBA responses to each of the primary strains observed in U.S. subjects after the third dose of Trumenba are presented for Study 1 and Study 2 in Table 5. Table 5: Percentages of U.S. Individuals 10 to 25 Years of Age With ≥4-fold rise in hSBA Titer and Composite Response Following Administration of Trumenba on a 0-, 2-, and 6- Month Schedule for Four Primary Strains (Studies 1 and 2)*,†,‡,§ Study 1 Study 2 (10 to 18 Years of Age) (18 to 25 Years of Age) n % (95% CI)¶ n % (95% CI)¶ Subfamily/Subgroup fHBP Variant#,þ ≥4-Fold Increase PMB80 (A22) Dose 3 587 86.2 (83.1, 88.9) 644 81.1 (77.8, 84.0) PMB2001 (A56) Dose 3 526 92.0 (89.4, 94.2) 621 90.7 (88.1, 92.8) PMB2948 (B24) Dose 3 585 81.9 (78.5, 84.9) 634 83.9 (80.8, 86.7) PMB2707 (B44) Dose 3 555 88.3 (85.3, 90.8) 643 79.3 (76.0, 82.4) Composite hSBA responseß Before Dose 1 507 0.6 (0.1, 1.7) 610 3.3 (2.0, 5.0) Dose 3 537 85.7 (82.4, 88.5) 625 82.4 (79.2, 85.3) Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval; fHBP=factor H binding protein; hSBA=serum bactericidal assay using human complement; LLOQ=lower limit of quantitation; LOD=limit of detection. Note: LLOQ = 1:16 for A22; 1:8 for A56, B24, and B44. Note: The 4-fold increase is defined as follows: (1) For subjects with a baseline hSBA titer <1:4, a response is defined as an hSBA titer ≥1:16. (2) For subjects with a baseline hSBA titer ≥1:4, a response is defined as an hSBA titer ≥4 times the LLOQ or ≥4 times the baseline titer, whichever was higher. Note: Pre-specified criteria for assessment of hSBA responses (4-fold rise in titer to each primary test strain, and titer above LLOQ for all four primary test strains) among U.S. subjects were met in these studies. *Evaluable immunogenicity population. †Study 1 = NCT01830855 and Study 2 = NCT01352845. ‡Study 1: Group 1 (0, 2, and 6 months). §Study 2: Group 1 (0, 2, and 6 months). ¶Exact 2-sided confidence interval (Clopper-Pearson method) based upon the observed proportion of subjects. #The strains expressing variants A22, A56, B24, and B44 correspond to strains PMB80, PMB2001, PMB2948, and PMB2707, respectively. þFor the third dose, serum was obtained approximately 1 month after vaccination. ßComposite response = hSBA ≥ LLOQ for all 4 primary meningococcal B strains. The hSBA responses against a panel of 10 additional strains observed in U.S. subjects after the third dose of Trumenba are presented for Study 1 and Study 2 in Table 6. Table 6. Percentages of U.S. Individuals 10 to 25 Years of Age With a hSBA Titer ≥ LLOQ Against 10 Additional Strains Following Administration of Trumenba on a 0-, 2-, and 6- Month Schedule (Study 1 and Study 2)-*,† Study 1 Study 2 (10 to 18 Years of Age) (18 to 25 Years of Age) n % (95% CI)‡ n % (95% CI)‡ Subfamily/Subgroup fHBP Variant§,¶ A/N1C1 PMB3175 (A29) Before Dose 1 169 11.2 (6.9, 17.0) 160 23.8 (17.4, 31.1) Dose 3 176 98.9 (96.0, 99.9) 162 98.8 (95.6, 99.9) A/N1C2 PMB3010 (A06) Before Dose 1 178 7.9 (4.4, 12.8) 166 10.8 (6.6, 16.6) Dose 3 179 97.8 (94.4, 99.4) 164 89.0 (83.2, 93.4) A/N2C1 PMB3040 (A07) Before Dose 1 170 37.6 (30.3, 45.4) 165 55.8 (47.8, 63.5) Dose 3 178 96.1 (92.1, 98.4) 165 95.2 (90.7, 97.9) PMB824 (A12) Before Dose 1 180 5.0 (2.3, 9.3) 166 4.8 (2.1, 9.3) Dose 3 180 76.1 (69.2, 82.1) 165 66.7 (58.9, 73.8) PMB1672 (A15) Before Dose 1 170 15.9 (10.7, 22.3) 159 30.2 (23.2, 38.0) Dose 3 166 86.7 (80.6, 91.5) 159 89.9 (84.2, 94.1) A/N2C2 PMB1989 (A19) Before Dose 1 174 5.7 (2.8, 10.3) 158 23.4 (17.1, 30.8) Dose 3 173 91.9 (86.8, 95.5) 163 94.5 (89.8, 97.4) B/N6 PMB1256 (B03) Before Dose 1 183 2.2 (0.6, 5.5) 164 5.5 (2.5, 10.2) Dose 3 181 92.3 (87.4, 95.7) 161 84.5 (77.9, 89.7) PMB866 (B09) Before Dose 1 180 12.2 (7.8, 17.9) 165 13.9 (9.0, 20.2) Dose 3 182 85.7 (79.8, 90.5) 162 72.2 (64.7, 79.0) PMB431 (B15) Before Dose 1 180 27.8 (21.4, 34.9) 163 33.1 (26.0, 40.9) Dose 3 183 97.3 (93.7, 99.1) 163 95.7 (91.4, 98.3) PMB648 (B16) Before Dose 1 180 6.7 (3.5, 11.4) 161 11.8 (7.3, 17.8) Dose 3 180 83.9 (77.7, 88.9) 159 72.3 (64.7, 79.1) Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval; fHBP=factor H binding protein; hSBA=serum bactericidal assay using human complement; LLOQ=lower limit of quantitation. Note: LLOQ = 1:16 for A06, A12, and A19; 1:8 for A07, A15, A29, B03, B09, B15, and B16. *The evaluable immunogenicity population was used for the analysis. †Study 1 = NCT01830855 and Study 2 = NCT01352845. ‡Exact 2-sided confidence interval (Clopper and Pearson) based upon the observed proportion of subjects. §The strains expressing variants A06, A12, A19, A07, A15, A29, B03, B09, B15, and B16 correspond to strains PMB3010, PMB824, PMB1989, PMB3040, PMB1672, PMB3175, PMB1256, PMB866, PMB431, and PMB648, respectively. ¶For the third dose, serum was obtained approximately 1 month after vaccination. In Study 3, Trumenba was administered according to different schedules, including Group 1 (0, 1, and 6 months), Group 2 (0, 2, and 6 months) and Group 3 (0 and 6 months). The hSBA responses observed after the second dose in Groups 1, 2, and 3 and completion of the three-dose series in Group 1 and 2 are presented in Table 7. Table 7: Percentages of European Individuals 11 to 18 Years of Age With a ≥4-Fold Increase in hSBA Titer and Composite Response*,† Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 3-Dose Schedule (0, 1, and 6 Months)‡ 3-Dose Schedule (0, 2, and 6 Months)§ 2-Dose Schedule (0 and 6 Months)¶ fHBP Variant#,þ % (95% CI)ß % (95% CI)ß % (95% CI)ß ≥4-Fold Increase PMB80 (A22) Dose 2 58.8 (51.4, 66.0) 72.5 (66.4, 78.0) 82.3 (76.3, 87.3) Dose 3 77.6 (70.9, 83.4) 87.7 (81.6, 92.3) NA PMB2001 (A56) Dose 2 87.8 (82.2, 92.2) 90.7 (86.2, 94.1) 90.1 (85.1, 93.8) Dose 3 91.2 (86.1, 94.9) 93.8 (88.8, 97.0) NA PMB2948 (B24) Dose 2 51.1 (43.6, 58.5) 54.2 (47.7, 60.7) 64.5 (57.4, 71.1) Dose 3 74.1 (67.1, 80.2) 78.3 (71.1, 84.4) NA PMB2707 (B44) Dose 2 48.1 (40.7, 55.6) 53.4 (46.8, 59.9) 66.0 (58.9, 72.6) Dose 3 80.9 (74.5, 86.2) 78.6 (71.4, 84.7) NA Composite Responseþ,à Before Dose 1 4.6 (2.0, 8.8) 2.2 (0.7, 5.0) 1.5 (0.3, 4.4) Dose 2 52.0 (44.3, 59.7) 52.0 (45.3, 58.6) 72.9 (65.9, 79.1) Dose 3 80.3 (73.7, 85.9) 81.8 (74.9, 87.4) NA Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval; fHBP=factor H binding protein; hSBA=serum bactericidal assay using human complement; LLOQ=lower limit of quantitation; NA=not applicable. Note: LLOQ = 1:16 for PMB80 (A22) and 1:8 for PMB2001 (A56), PMB2948 (B24), and PMB2707 (B44). Note: The ≥4-fold increase is defined as follows: (1) For subjects with a baseline hSBA titer <1:4, a ≥4-fold increase was defined as an hSBA titer ≥1:16. (2) For subjects with a baseline hSBA titer ≥1:4, a ≥4-fold increase was defined as an hSBA titer ≥4 times the LLOQ or ≥4 times the baseline titer, whichever was higher. *Per-schedule Evaluable populations. Dose 2 data include subjects who received two doses, irrespective of whether they received the third dose. †Study 3: NCT01299480. ‡Group 1 (0, 1, and 6 months). The denominators ranged from 173 to 187 after Dose 2 and 178 to 188 after Dose 3, depending on the strain. §Group 2 (0, 2, and 6 months). The denominators ranged from 229 to 240 after Dose 2 and 159 to 162 after Dose 3, depending on the strain. ¶Group 3 (0 and 6 months). The denominators ranged from 188 to 203 after Dose 2, depending on the strain. #The strains expressing variant A22, A56, B24, and B44 correspond to strains PMB80, PMB2001, PMB2948, and PMB2707, respectively. þFor the second and third doses, serum was obtained approximately 1 month after vaccination. ßExact 2-sided confidence interval (Clopper and Pearson) based upon the observed proportion of subjects. àComposite response = hSBA ≥LLOQ for all 4 primary meningococcal B strains. Concomitant Vaccine Administration Study 4 evaluated the immunogenicity of concomitantly administered Trumenba and Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant (HPV4) (Merck & Co, Inc.). U.S. subjects 11 to <18 years of age were randomized into three groups: Group 1 received Trumenba and HPV4 (N=992), Group 2 received Trumenba and saline (N=990), and Group 3 received saline and HPV4 (N=501). All vaccines were administered according to a 0, 2 and 6 month schedule. Immune responses were evaluated by comparisons of geometric mean titer [GMT] for each HPV type at 1 month after the third HPV4 vaccination (Group 1 vs. Group 3), and hSBA GMTs using two meningococcal serogroup B strains [variants A22 and B24] 1 month after the third Trumenba vaccination (Group 1 vs. Group 2). The noninferiority criteria for the comparisons of GMTs [lower limit of the 2-sided 95% confidence interval (CI) of the GMT ratio (Group 1/Group 3 for HPV and Group 1/Group 2 for meningococcal serogroup B strains) >0.67] were met for three HPV types (6, 11 and 16) and for the meningococcal serogroup B strains tested. For HPV-18, the lower bound of the 95% CI for the GMT ratio was 0.62 at one month after the third HPV4 vaccination. Study 5 evaluated the immunogenicity of concomitantly administered Trumenba and Meningococcal Polysaccharide (Serogroups A, C, Y and W-135) Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) (Sanofi Pasteur Inc.) and Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed (Tdap) (Sanofi Pasteur Ltd.) vaccines. U.S. subjects 10 to <13 years of age were randomized into three groups: Group 1 received Trumenba at 0, 2, and 6 months, and MCV4 and Tdap were coadministered with the first Trumenba dose (N=883). Group 2 received saline at 0, 2 and 6 months, and MCV4 and Tdap were coadministered with the first saline injection (N=870). Group 3 received Trumenba at 0, 2 and 6 months, and saline was coadministered with the first Trumenba dose (N=875). Immune responses were evaluated by comparisons of GMTs for each of the MCV4 and Tdap antigens 1 month after the first Trumenba vaccination, and hSBA GMTs using two meningococcal serogroup B strains [variants A22 and B24] 1 month after the third Trumenba vaccination. The noninferiority criteria for the comparisons of GMTs [lower limit of the 2-sided 95% CI of the GMT ratio (Group 1/Group 3 for meningococcal serogroup B strains and Group 1/Group 2 for MCV4 and Tdap) >0.67] were met for all antigens. REFERENCES 1. Wang X, et al. Prevalence and genetic diversity of candidate vaccine antigens among invasive Neisseria meningitidis isolates in the U.S. Vaccine 2011; 29:4739–4744.

Clinical Pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mechanism Of Action Protection against invasive meningococcal disease is conferred mainly by complement-mediated antibody-dependent killing of N. meningitidis. The effectiveness of BEXSERO was assessed by measuring serum bactericidal activity using human complement (hSBA). NHBA, NadA, fHbp, and PorA are proteins found on the surface of meningococci and contribute to the ability of the bacterium to cause disease. Vaccination with BEXSERO leads to the production of antibodies directed against NHBA, NadA, fHbp, and PorA P1.4 (present in OMV). The susceptibility of serogroup B meningococci to complement-mediated antibody-dependent killing following vaccination with BEXSERO is dependent on both the antigenic similarity of the bacterial and vaccine antigens, as well as the amount of antigen expressed on the surface of the invading meningococci. Clinical Studies The immunogenicity of BEXSERO following 2 doses was evaluated in individuals aged 11 through 24 years. Serum bactericidal antibodies were measured with hSBA assays using 3 strains selected to measure responses to one of 3 vaccine antigens, either fHbp, NadA, or PorA P1.4, prevalent among strains in the U.S. A suitable strain for assessing bactericidal activity of NHBA-specific antibodies was not available. Studies assessed the proportion of subjects who achieved a 4-fold or greater increase in hSBA titer for each of the 3 strains, and the proportion of subjects with a titer greater than or equal to the lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) of the assay for all 3 strains (composite response). The LLOQ was defined as the lowest amount of the antibody in a sample that can be reliably quantified. Available data showed that baseline antibody titers across populations vary. Immunogenicity In a clinical trial conducted in Canada and Australia, adolescents aged 11 through 17 years received 2 doses of BEXSERO one month apart. The hSBA responses one month after the second dose are shown in Table 2. Table 2: Bactericidal Antibody Response Rates following 2 Doses of BEXSERO Administered 1 Month Apart to Canadian and Australian Adolescentsa ≥4-Fold hSBA Response 1 Month Post Dose 2b,c Strain (Antigen) n % 95% CI H44/76 (fHbp) 298 98 95, 99 5/99 (NadA) 299 99 98, 100 NZ98/254 (PorA P1.4) 298 39 33, 44 Composite hSBA Responsec,d Time Point n % 95% CI Baseline (pre-vaccination) 299 0 1 Month Post Dose 2 298 63 57, 68 NCT 01423084. Abbreviations: CI = Confidence interval; hSBA = Serum bactericidal activity measured using human complement; LLOQ = Lower limit of quantitation. a Evaluable Immunogenicity Population (aged 11 through 17 years). b ≥4-fold hSBA response is defined as: a post-vaccination hSBA ≥1:16 for participants with pre-vaccination hSBA <1:4, a post-vaccination titer at least 4-fold the LLOQ for participants with pre-vaccination hSBA ≥1:4 but < LLOQ, and a post-vaccination 4-fold rise for participants with pre-vaccination hSBA ≥LLOQ. c LLOQ = 1:16 for H44/76; 1:16 for 5/99; 1:8 for NZ98/254. d Composite hSBA Response means hSBA ≥LLOQ for all 3 indicator Meningococcal B strains. In a randomized, controlled clinical trial conducted in the U.K. among university students aged 18 through 24 years, hSBA responses in a subset of participants who received BEXSERO were measured 1 month and 11 months after the second dose (Table 3). Table 3: Bactericidal Antibody Response Rates following 2 Doses of BEXSERO Administered 1 Month Apart to University Students in the U.K.a ≥4-Fold hSBA Response 1 Month Post Dose 2b,c Strain (Antigen) n % 95% CI H44/76 (fHbp) 148 78 71, 85 5/99 (NadA) 148 94 89, 97 NZ98/254 (PorA P1.4) 147 67 58, 74 Composite hSBA Responsec,d Time Point n % 95% CI Baseline (pre-vaccination) 186 24 18, 30 1 Month Post Dose 2 147 88 82, 93 11 Months Post Dose 2 136 66 58, 72 NCT 01214850. Abbreviations: CI = Confidence interval; hSBA = Serum bactericidal activity measured using human complement; LLOQ = Lower limit of quantitation. a Evaluable Immunogenicity Population (aged 18 through 24 years). b ≥4-fold hSBA response is defined as: a post-vaccination hSBA ≥1:16 for participants with pre-vaccination hSBA <1:4, a post-vaccination titer at least 4-fold the LLOQ for participants with pre-vaccination hSBA ≥1:4 but

Drug Description

Find Lowest Prices on TRUMENBA® (meningococcal Group B Vaccine) Suspension for Intramuscular Injection DESCRIPTION Trumenba is a sterile suspension composed of two recombinant lipidated factor H binding protein (fHBP) variants from N. meningitidis serogroup B, one from fHBP subfamily A and one from subfamily B (A05 and B01, respectively).1 The proteins are individually produced in E. coli. Production strains are grown in defined fermentation growth media to a specific density. The recombinant proteins are extracted from the production strains and purified through a series of column chromatography steps. Polysorbate 80 (PS80) is added to the drug substances and is present in the final drug product. Each 0.5 mL dose contains 60 micrograms of each fHBP variant (total of 120 micrograms of protein), 0.018 mg of PS80 and 0.25 mg of Al³ as AlPO4 in 10 mM histidine buffered saline at pH 6.0. REFERENCES 1. Wang X, et al. Prevalence and genetic diversity of candidate vaccine antigens among invasive Neisseria meningitidis isolates in the U.S. Vaccine 2011; 29:4739–4744.

Drug Description

Find Lowest Prices on BEXSERO (meningococcal group B caccine)  Suspension for Intramuscular Injection DESCRIPTION BEXSERO (Meningococcal Group B Vaccine) is a sterile, white, opalescent, suspension for intramuscular injection. Each 0.5-mL dose of BEXSERO is formulated to contain 50 micrograms each of recombinant proteins Neisserial adhesin A (NadA), Neisserial Heparin Binding Antigen (NHBA), and factor H binding protein (fHbp), 25 micrograms of Outer Membrane Vesicles (OMV), 1.5 mg aluminum hydroxide (0.519 mg of Al3+), 3.125 mg sodium chloride, 0.776 mg histidine, and 10 mg sucrose at pH 6.4 - 6.7. The NadA component is a fragment of the full-length protein derived from N. meningitidis strain 2996 (peptide 8 variant 2/3)5. The NHBA component is a recombinant fusion protein comprised of NHBA (peptide 2)5 and accessory protein 953 derived from N. meningitidis strains NZ98/254 and 2996, respectively. The fHbp component is a recombinant fusion protein comprised of fHbp (variant 1.1)5 and the accessory protein 936 derived from N. meningitidis strains MC58 and 2996, respectively. These 3 recombinant proteins are individually produced in Escherichia coli and purified through a series of column chromatography steps. The OMV antigenic component is produced by fermentation of N. meningitidis strain NZ98/254 (expressing outer membrane protein PorA serosubtype P1.4)6, followed by inactivation of the bacteria by deoxycholate, which also mediates vesicle formation. The antigens are adsorbed onto aluminum hydroxide. Each dose contains less than 0.01 micrograms kanamycin (by calculation). REFERENCES 5. Wang X, et al. Vaccine. 2011; 29:4739-4744. 6. Hosking J, et al. Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2007;14:1393-1399.

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS Trumenba is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. Trumenba is approved for use in individuals 10 through 25 years of age. The effectiveness of the two-dose schedule of Trumenba against diverse N. meningitidis serogroup B strains has not been confirmed. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For intramuscular use only. Dose And Schedule Three-Dose Schedule Administer a dose (0.5 mL) at 0, 1–2, and 6 months. Two-Dose Schedule Administer a dose (0.5 mL) at 0 and 6 months. If the second dose is administered earlier than 6 months after the first dose, a third dose should be administered at least 4 months after the second dose. The choice of dosing schedule may depend on the risk of exposure and the patient's susceptibility to meningococcal serogroup B disease. Administration Shake syringe vigorously to ensure that a homogenous white suspension of Trumenba is obtained. Do not use the vaccine if it cannot be re-suspended. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if particulate matter or discoloration is found. Inject each 0.5 mL dose intramuscularly, using a sterile needle attached to the supplied prefilled syringe. The preferred site for injection is the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. Do not mix Trumenba with any other vaccine in the same syringe. Use Of Trumenba With Other Meningococcal Group B Vaccines Sufficient data are not available on the safety and effectiveness of using Trumenba and other meningococcal group B vaccines interchangeably to complete the vaccination series. HOW SUPPLIED Dosage Forms And Strengths Trumenba is a suspension for intramuscular injection in 0.5 mL single-dose prefilled syringe. Trumenba is supplied in the following strengths and package configurations: Prefilled Syringe, 1 Dose (10 per package) – NDC 0005-0100-10. Prefilled Syringe, 1 Dose (5 per package) – NDC 0005-0100-05. After shipping, Trumenba may arrive at temperatures between 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). The tip cap and rubber plunger of the prefilled syringe are not made with natural rubber latex. Storage And Handling Upon receipt, store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Store syringes in the refrigerator horizontally (laying flat on the shelf) to minimize the re-dispersion time. Do not freeze. Discard if the vaccine has been frozen. Manufactured by: Pfizer Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, A Subsidary of Pfizer Inc, Philadephia, PA 19101. Revised: Oct 2017.

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS BEXSERO is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. BEXSERO is approved for use in individuals 10 through 25 years of age. Approval of BEXSERO is based on demonstration of immune response, as measured by serum bactericidal activity against three serogroup B strains representative of prevalent strains in the United States. The effectiveness of BEXSERO against diverse serogroup B strains has not been confirmed. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For intramuscular use only. Dose And Schedule Administer two doses (0.5-mL each) of BEXSERO at least 1 month apart. Administration Shake the syringe immediately before use to form a homogeneous suspension. Do not use the vaccine if it cannot be resuspended. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if particulate matter or discoloration is found. Administer BEXSERO as a 0.5-mL intramuscular injection into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. Use Of BEXSERO With Other Meningococcal Group B Vaccines Sufficient data are not available on the safety and effectiveness of using BEXSERO and other meningococcal group B vaccines interchangeably to complete the vaccination series. HOW SUPPLIED Dosage Forms And Strengths BEXSERO is a suspension for intramuscular injection in 0.5-mL single-dose pre-filled syringes. Storage And Handling BEXSERO is supplied as a 0.5-mL suspension in a glass pre-filled syringe. The tip caps of the pre-filled syringes contain natural rubber latex; the plungers are not made with natural rubber latex. Product presentations for BEXSERO are listed in Table 4 below: Table 4: Product Presentations for BEXSERO Presentation Carton NDC Number Components Pre-filled syringe Carton of 1 syringe 58160-976-06 0.5-mL single-dose pre-filled syringe NDC 58160-976-02 Carton of 10 syringes 58160-976-20 0.5-mL single-dose pre-filled syringe NDC 58160-976-02 Storage And Handling Do not freeze. Discard if the vaccine has been frozen. Store refrigerated, at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Protect from light. Do not use after the expiration date. Manufactured by : GSK Vaccines, Srl, Bellaria-Rosia 53018, Sovicille (SI), Italy, U.S. License No. 1617. Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Revised: Oct 2017

Medication Guide

PATIENT INFORMATION Prior to administration of this vaccine, the healthcare professional should inform the individual, parent, guardian, or other responsible adult of the following: The importance of completing the immunization series. Report any suspected adverse reactions to a healthcare professional. Provide the Vaccine Information Statements, which are available free of charge at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (www.cdc.gov/vaccines).

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Overdosage & Contraindications

OVERDOSE No Information Provided CONTRAINDICATIONS Severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of Trumenba.

Overdosage & Contraindications

OVERDOSE No Information provided CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, including severe allergic reaction, to any component of the vaccine, or after a previous dose of BEXSERO [see DESCRIPTION].

Side Effects & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS In clinical studies, the most common solicited adverse reactions in adolescents and young adults were pain at the injection site (≥85%), fatigue (≥60%), headache (≥55%), and muscle pain (≥35%). Nausea was reported in up to 24% of adolescents in early phase studies. Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a vaccine cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another vaccine and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of Trumenba was evaluated in 15,227 subjects 10 through 25 years of age in 11 clinical studies (8 randomized controlled and 3 supportive non-controlled studies) conducted in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Chile, and Australia. A total of 11,333 adolescents (10 through 18 years of age) and 3,894 adults (19 through 25 years of age) received at least one dose of Trumenba. A total of 5,501 subjects 10 through 25 years of age in the control groups received saline placebo and/or one of the following vaccine(s): Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant (HPV4) (Merck & Co., Inc.); Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed (Tdap) (Sanofi Pasteur Ltd.); Meningococcal Polysaccharide (Serogroups A, C, Y and W-135) Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) (Sanofi Pasteur Inc.); a non-U.S. licensed reduced diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, acellular pertussis and inactivated polio virus vaccine (dTaP-IPV) (Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.); Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated (HAV) (GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals). The safety evaluation in the clinical studies included an assessment of: (1) solicited local and systemic reactions, and use of antipyretic medication after each vaccination in an electronic diary maintained by the subject or the subject's parent/legal guardian and (2) spontaneous reports of adverse events (AEs), including serious adverse events (SAEs), throughout the study (day of vaccination through one month or 6 months after the last vaccination, depending on the study and safety parameter). In controlled studies, demographic characteristics were generally similar with regard to gender, race, and ethnicity among subjects who received Trumenba and those who received control. Overall, across the 11 studies, among the subjects who received Trumenba, 50.5% were male and 49.5% were female, and the majority were White (86.3%) and non-Hispanic/non-Latino (87.3%). Solicited Local And Systemic Adverse Reactions Study 1 was a Phase 3, randomized, active-controlled, observer-blinded, multicenter trial in the U.S., Canada, and Europe in which 2,693 subjects 10 to 18 years of age received at least 1 dose of Trumenba on a 0-, 2-, and 6- month schedule. A control group (n=897) received HAV at 0 and 6 months and saline at 2 months. 87.3% of subjects were White, 8.1% were Black or African-American, 0.4% were Asian, and 5.8% were Hispanic or Latino. Overall, 51.5% of subjects were male, 55.6% of participants were 10 to 14 years age, and 44.4% were 15 to 18 years of age. Study 2 was a Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded, multicenter trial in the U.S., Canada, and Europe in which 2,471 subjects 18 to 25 years of age received at least 1 dose of Trumenba and 822 subjects received saline on a 0-, 2,- and 6- month schedule. 76.1% of subjects were White, 20.8% were Black or African-American, 1.6% were Asian, and 17.1% were Hispanic or Latino. Overall, 41.3% of subjects were male. Local adverse reactions at the Trumenba injection site and control (HAV/saline or saline) injection site were assessed in both studies. Tables 1 and 2 present the percentage and severity of reported local adverse reactions within 7 days following each dose of Trumenba or control (HAV/saline or saline) for Study 1 and Study 2, respectively. Local adverse reactions were reported more frequently following Trumenba compared to control (see Tables 1 and 2). Table 1: Percentages of Subjects 10 to 18 Years of Age (Study 1*) Reporting Local Adverse Reactions Within 7 Days After Each Vaccination Dose 1 Dose 2 Dose 3 Trumenba† HAV/Saline† Trumenba† HAV/Saline† Trumenba† HAV/Saline† Local Reaction N=2681 N=890 N=2545 N=843 N=2421 N=821 Pain‡ Any§ 86.7 47.0 77.7 15.2 76.0 34.0 Mild 41.1 36.5 39.4 12.3 34.1 23.8 Moderate 40.7 9.9 33.2 2.7 36.5 9.9 Severe 5.0 0.6 5.1 0.1 5.4 0.4 Redness¶ Any§ 16.2 1.3 12.5 0.6 13.9 1.1 Mild 5.6 1.2 5.2 0.6 4.9 1.0 Moderate 8.8 0.1 6.1 0.0 6.8 0.1 Severe 1.9 0.0 1.1 0.0 2.2 0.0 Swelling¶ Any§ 18.0 2.2 13.9 0.6 15.4 0.9 Mild 8.5 1.8 6.3 0.5 7.9 0.7 Moderate 8.8 0.4 7.3 0.1 6.8 0.1 Severe 0.7 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.7 0.0 *Study 1: National Clinical Trial (NCT) number NCT01830855. †Trumenba was administered at 0, 2, and 6 months. HAV was administered at 0 and 6 months and saline was administered at 2 months. ‡Mild (does not interfere with activity); moderate (interferes with activity); severe (prevents daily activity). §"Any" is defined as the cumulative frequency of subjects who reported a reaction as "mild", "moderate", or "severe" within 7 days of vaccination. ¶Mild (2.5–5.0 cm); moderate (>5.0–10.0 cm); severe (>10.0 cm). Table 2: Percentages of Subjects 18 to 25 Years of Age (Study 2*) Reporting Local Adverse Reactions Within 7 Days After Each Vaccination Dose 1 Dose 2 Dose 3 Trumenba† Saline† Trumenba† Saline† Trumenba† Saline† Local Reaction N=2425 N=798 N=2076 N=706 N=1823 N=624 Pain‡ Any§ 84.2 11.8 79.3 7.8 80.4 6.7 Mild 42.3 10.7 42.2 6.8 36.1 6.4 Moderate 37.1 1.1 32.7 1.0 38.9 0.3 Severe 4.8 0.0 4.4 0.0 5.3 0.0 Redness¶ Any§ 13.8 0.6 11.8 0.3 17.1 0.2 Mild 5.8 0.5 4.6 0.1 6.2 0.2 Moderate 7.1 0.0 6.3 0.0 8.6 0.0 Severe 0.9 0.1 0.9 0.1 2.3 0.0 Swelling¶ Any§ 15.5 0.6 14.0 0.4 16.6 0.3 Mild 8.5 0.3 7.7 0.3 8.8 0.0 Moderate 6.8 0.3 6.0 0.1 7.2 0.3 Severe 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.5 0.0 *Study 2: National Clinical Trial (NCT) number NCT01352845. †Trumenba was administered at 0, 2, and 6 months. Saline was administered at 0, 2, and 6 months. ‡Mild (does not interfere with activity); moderate (interferes with activity); severe (prevents daily activity). §"Any" is defined as the cumulative frequency of subjects who reported a reaction as "mild", "moderate", or "severe" within 7 days of vaccination. ¶Mild (2.5–5.0 cm); moderate (>5.0–10.0 cm); severe (>10.0 cm). In Study 1, mean duration of pain was 2.4 to 2.6 days (range 1–17 days), for redness 2.0 to 2.2 days (range 1– 12 days) and for swelling 2.0 to 2.1 days (range 1–21 days) in the combined Trumenba group. In Study 2, mean duration of pain was 2.6 to 2.8 days (range 1–67 days), for redness 2.2 to 2.5 days (range 1–13 days) and for swelling 2.1 to 2.6 days (range 1–70 days) in the Trumenba group. Tables 3 and 4 present the percentage and severity of reported solicited systemic adverse reactions within 7 days of each dose of Trumenba or control (HAV/saline or saline) for Study 1 and Study 2, respectively. Table 3: Percentages of Subjects 10 to 18 Years of Age (Study 1*) Reporting Systemic Adverse Reactions and Use of Antipyretic Medications Within 7 Days After Each Vaccination Dose 1 Dose 2 Dose 3 Trumenba† HAV/Saline† Trumenba† HAV/Saline† Trumenba† HAV/Saline† Systemic Reaction N=2681 N=890 N=2545 N=843 N=2421 N=821 Fever (≥38°C)‡ ≥38.0°C 6.4 1.9 2.0 1.5 2.7 2.3 3 8.0°C to <38.5°C 4.0 1.3 1.2 0.7 1.8 1.3 38.5°C to <39.0°C 1.9 0.3 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.4 39.0°C to ≤40.0°C 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.5 >40.0°C 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Vomiting§ Any¶ 3.7 1.9 2.2 1.4 1.7 2.2 Mild 2.8 1.7 1.7 1.1 1.4 1.7 Moderate 0.9 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.5 Severe 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Diarrhea# Any¶ 10.6 12.1 7.6 9.1 7.7 7.6 Mild 9.1 10.9 6.2 7.6 6.4 6.2 Moderate 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.0 1.1 Severe 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.2 Headacheþ Any¶ 51.8 37.2 37.8 28.1 35.4 24.8 Mild 28.7 24.0 20.2 15.7 18.9 13.5 Moderate 21.0 12.5 16.0 10.9 15.2 10.4 Severe 2.2 0.7 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.0 Fatigue Any¶ 54.0 40.3 38.3 26.3 35.9 24.4 Mild 27.8 23.5 20.6 13.2 18.4 13.5 Moderate 23.2 15.2 15.8 11.7 15.2 10.0 Severe 3.0 1.7 1.9 1.4 2.3 0.9 Chillsþ Any¶ 25.3 17.2 16.0 10.3 13.1 8.3 Mild 16.2 13.3 10.6 8.1 8.7 6.5 Moderate 8.0 3.5 4.8 1.8 3.8 1.7 Severe 1.2 0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.1 Muscle pain (other than muscle pain at the injection site)þ Any¶ 24.4 19.2 17.8 10.3 17.6 11.1 Mild 13.2 13.5 8.7 5.2 9.5 6.6 Moderate 10.1 5.4 7.9 4.5 7.2 4.3 Severe 1.2 0.3 1.2 0.6 0.8 0.2 Joint painþ Any¶ 21.9 13.6 16.7 9.1 16.0 8.9 Mild 11.8 8.3 8.4 5.0 8.9 5.5 Moderate 8.7 4.6 7.5 3.4 5.9 3.0 Severe 1.4 0.7 0.8 0.7 1.2 0.4 Use of antipyretic medication 20.7 10.4 13.6 8.9 12.7 6.8 *Study 1: National Clinical Trial (NCT) number NCT01830855. †Trumenba was administered at 0, 2, and 6 months. HAV was administered at 0 and 6 months and saline was administered at 2 months. ‡Study 1: Fever (≥38°C): N=2679, 2540, and 2414 for Trumenba at Dose 1, Dose 2, and Dose 3, respectively; N=890, 840, and 819 for HAV/saline at Dose 1, Dose 2, and Dose 3, respectively. §Mild (1–2 times in 24 hours); moderate (>2 times in 24 hours); severe (requires intravenous hydration). ¶"Any" is defined as the cumulative frequency of subjects who reported a reaction as "mild", "moderate", or "severe" within 7 days of vaccination. #Mild (2–3 loose stools in 24 hours); moderate (4–5 loose stools in 24 hours); severe (6 or more loose stools in 24 hours). þMild (does not interfere with activity); moderate (interferes with activity); severe (prevents daily activity). Table 4: Percentages of Subjects 18 to 25 Years of Age (Study 2*) Reporting Systemic Adverse Reactions and Use of Antipyretic Medications Within 7 Days After Each Vaccination Dose 1 Dose 2 Dose 3 Trumenba† Saline† Trumenba† Saline† Trumenba† Saline† Systemic Reaction N=2425 N=798 N=2076 N=706 N=1823 N=624 Fever (≥38°C)‡ ≥38.0°C 2.4 0.6 1.2 1.0 2.0 0.6 3 8.0°C to <38.5°C 1.6 0.4 0.7 0.6 1.4 0.5 38.5°C to <39.0°C 0.7 0.0 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.2 39.0°C to ≤40.0°C 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 >40.0°C 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 Vomiting§ Any¶ 2.6 2.1 2.1 1.6 2.0 1.4 Mild 2.2 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.8 1.1 Moderate 0.4 0.0 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.3 Severe 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Diarrhea# Any¶ 12.7 11.8 8.6 8.1 7.5 6.9 Mild 10.2 9.8 6.4 4.7 6.1 5.3 Moderate 2.4 1.9 1.7 2.8 1.2 1.3 Severe 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.6 0.2 0.3 Headacheþ Any¶ 43.9 36.2 33.1 24.9 32.5 21.6 Mild 24.3 22.1 18.4 13.6 17.6 12.5 Moderate 17.9 13.5 13.3 10.1 13.3 8.3 Severe 1.6 0.6 1.4 1.3 1.6 0.8 Fatigue Any¶ 50.9 39.8 39.2 27.3 39.3 24.5 Mild 25.4 23.2 20.6 13.9 18.9 13.1 Moderate 22.1 15.8 16.4 11.5 18.8 9.6 Severe 3.4 0.9 2.2 2.0 1.6 1.8 Chillsþ Any¶ 18.1 9.8 12.4 8.5 12.6 6.4 Mild 12.0 8.1 8.1 6.9 7.7 4.3 Moderate 4.9 1.6 3.5 1.6 4.2 2.1 Severe 1.1 0.0 0.8 0.0 0.8 0.0 Muscle pain (other than muscle pain at the injection site)þ Any¶ 25.9 14.5 15.6 8.5 16.9 7.5 Mild 13.0 9.6 7.6 5.8 8.9 4.5 Moderate 11.3 4.4 7.1 2.3 6.8 2.9 Severe 1.6 0.5 0.8 0.4 1.2 0.2 Joint painþ Any¶ 19.6 10.9 15.1 6.5 12.6 5.3 Mild 10.3 6.9 8.1 3.7 6.6 2.9 Moderate 7.9 3.5 6.2 2.5 5.4 2.4 Severe 1.4 0.5 0.9 0.3 0.6 0.0 Use of antipyretic medication 13.4 8.9 12.3 7.6 12.8 6.6 *Study 2: National Clinical Trial (NCT) number NCT01352845. †Trumenba was administered at 0, 2, and 6 months. Saline was administered at 0, 2, and 6 months. ‡Study 2: Fever (≥38°C): N=2415, 2067, and 1814 for Trumenba at Dose 1, Dose 2, and Dose 3, respectively; N=796, 705, and 621 for saline at Dose 1, Dose 2, and Dose 3, respectively. §Mild (1–2 times in 24 hours); moderate (>2 times in 24 hours); severe (requires intravenous hydration). ¶"Any" is defined as the cumulative frequency of subjects who reported a reaction as "mild", "moderate", or "severe" within 7 days of vaccination. #Mild (2–3 loose stools in 24 hours); moderate (4–5 loose stools in 24 hours); severe (6 or more loose stools in 24 hours). þMild (does not interfere with activity); moderate (interferes with activity); severe (prevents daily activity). The frequencies of adverse reactions were highest after the first dose regardless of the schedule. After subsequent doses, the frequencies of adverse reactions were similar regardless of dose number and schedule. Serious Adverse Events Overall in clinical studies in which 15,227 subjects 10 through 25 years of age received at least one dose of Trumenba, serious adverse events (SAEs) were reported by 269 (1.8%) subjects. Among the 8 controlled studies (Trumenba N=13,275, control N=5,501), SAEs were reported by 213 (1.6%) subjects and by 106 (1.9%) subjects who received at least one dose of Trumenba or control, respectively. Non-Serious Adverse Events Overall in clinical studies in which 15,227 subjects 10 through 25 years of age received Trumenba, non-serious AEs within 30 days after any dose were reported in 4,463 (29.3%) subjects. Among the 8 controlled studies (Trumenba N=13,275, control N=5,501), AEs that occurred within 30 days of vaccination were reported in 4,056 (30.6%) subjects who received Trumenba and 1,539 (28.0%) subjects in the control group, for individuals who received at least one dose. AEs that occurred at a frequency of at least 2% and were more frequently observed in subjects who received Trumenba than subjects in the control group were injection site pain, fever, and headache. Postmarketing Experience The following is considered an adverse reaction for Trumenba and was reported in the postmarketing experience. Because this reaction was derived from spontaneous reports, the frequency could not be determined. Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions. DRUG INTERACTIONS In clinical trials, Trumenba was administered concomitantly with HPV4 in adolescents 11 to <18 years of age and with MCV4 and Tdap in adolescents 10 to <13 years of age [see Clinical Studies and ADVERSE REACTIONS ].

Side Effects & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS The most common solicited adverse reactions observed in clinical trials were pain at the injection site (≥83%), myalgia (≥48%), erythema (≥45%), fatigue (≥35%), headache (≥33%), induration (≥28%), nausea (≥18%), and arthralgia (≥13%). Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a vaccine cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another vaccine and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In four clinical trials, 3,058 individuals aged 10 through 25 years received at least one dose of BEXSERO, 1,436 participants received only BEXSERO, 2,089 received only placebo or a control vaccine, and 1,622 participants received a mixed regimen (placebo or control vaccine and BEXSERO). In a randomized controlled study1 conducted in U.S. and Poland, 120 participants aged 10 through 25 years received at least one dose of BEXSERO, including 112 participants who received 2 doses of BEXSERO 2 months apart; 97 participants received saline placebo followed by MENVEO [Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, and W-135) Oligosaccharide Diphtheria CRM197 Conjugate Vaccine]. Across groups, median age was 13 years, males comprised 49%, and 60% were white; 34% were Hispanic, 4% were black, <1% were Asian, and 2% were other. In a second randomized controlled study2 conducted in Chile, all subjects (N = 1,622) aged 11 through 17 years received at least one dose of BEXSERO. This study included a subset of 810 subjects who received 2 doses of BEXSERO 1 or 2 months apart. A control group of 128 subjects received at least 1 dose of placebo containing aluminum hydroxide. A subgroup of 128 subjects received 2 doses of BEXSERO 6 months apart. In this study, median age was 14 years, males comprised 44%, and 99% were Hispanic. In a third randomized controlled study3 conducted in the United Kingdom (U.K.), 974 university students aged 18 through 24 years received at least 1 dose of BEXSERO, including 932 subjects who received 2 doses of BEXSERO 1 month apart. Comparator groups received 1 dose of MENVEO followed by 1 dose of placebo containing aluminum hydroxide (n = 956) or 2 doses of IXIARO (Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine, Inactivated, Adsorbed) (n = 947). Across groups, median age was 20 years, males comprised 46%, and 88% were white, 5% were Asian, 2% were black, <1% were Hispanic, and 4% were other. In an uncontrolled study4 conducted in Canada and Australia, 342 participants aged 11 through 17 years received at least 1 dose of BEXSERO, including 338 participants who received 2 doses of BEXSERO 1 month apart. The median age was 13 years, males comprised 55%, and 80% were white, 10% were Asian, 4% were Native American/Alaskan, and 4% were other. Local and systemic reactogenicity data were solicited from all participants in the studies conducted in Chile, U.S./Poland, Canada/Australia, and in a subset of participants in the U.K. study. Reports of unsolicited adverse events occurring within the first 7 days after each vaccination were collected in all studies. In the U.S./Poland study, reports of unsolicited adverse events were collected up to one month after the second vaccination. Reports of all serious adverse events, medically attended adverse events, and adverse events leading to premature withdrawal were collected throughout the study period for the studies conducted in Chile (12 months), U.K. (12 months), U.S./Poland (8 months), and Canada/Australia (2 months). Solicited Adverse Reactions The reported rates of local and systemic reactions among participants aged 10 through 25 years following each dose of BEXSERO administered 2 months apart or control in the U.S./Polish study1 are presented in Table 1. Table 1: Percentage of U.S. and Polish Participants Aged 10 through 25 Years Reporting Solicited Local and Systemic Adverse Reactions within 7 Days after BEXSERO or Control, by Dose Solicited Reactiona Dose 1 Dose 2b BEXSERO n = 110-114 Placebo (Saline) n = 94-96 BEXSERO n = 107-109 MENVEO n = 90-92 Local Adverse Reactions Pain Any Mild Moderate Severe 90 27 83 43 27 20 18 26 44 5 37 9 20 2 29 8 Erythema Any 1-25 mm >25-50 mm >50-100 mm >100 mm 50 13 45 26 41 11 36 13 6 1 5 6 3 0 5 4 0 0 0 2 Induration Any 1-25 mm >25-50 mm >50-100 mm >100 mm 32 10 28 23 24 9 22 16 7 0 4 0 1 1 2 4 0 0 0 2 Systemic Adverse Reactions Fatigue Any 37 22 35 20 Mild 19 17 18 11 Moderate 14 5 10 7 Severe 4 0 6 2 Nausea Any 19 4 18 4 Mild 12 3 10 3 Moderate 4 1 5 1 Severe 4 0 4 0 Myalgia Any 49 26 48 25 Mild 21 20 16 14 Moderate 16 5 19 7 Severe 12 1 13 4 Arthralgia Any 13 4 16 4 Mild 9 3 8 2 Moderate 3 1 6 2 Severe 2 0 2 0 Headache Any 33 20 34 23 Mild 19 15 21 8 Moderate 9 4 6 12 Severe 4 1 6 3 Fever ≥38°C 1 1 5 0 38.0-38.9°C 1 1 4 0 39.0-39.9°C 0 0 1 0 ≥40°C 0 0 0 0 Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier NCT01272180. a Erythema and induration: Any (≥1 mm). Pain and systemic reactions: mild (transient with no limitation in normal daily activity); moderate (some limitation in normal daily activity); severe (unable to perform normal daily activity). b Administered 2 months after Dose 1. Solicited adverse reaction rates were similar among participants aged 11 through 24 years who received BEXSERO in the other 3 clinical studies,2,3,4 except for severe myalgia which was reported by 3% to 7% of subjects. Severe pain was reported by 8% of university students in the U.K.3 Non-serious Adverse Events In the 3 controlled studies1,2,3 (BEXSERO n = 2,221, control n = 2,204), non-serious unsolicited adverse events that occurred within 7 days of any dose were reported by 439 (20%) participants receiving BEXSERO and 197 (9%) control recipients. Unsolicited adverse events that were reported among at least 2% of participants and were more frequently reported in participants receiving BEXSERO than in control recipients were injection site pain, headache, and injection site induration unresolved within 7 days, and nasopharyngitis. Serious Adverse Events Overall, in clinical studies, among 3,058 participants aged 10 through 25 years who received at least 1 dose of BEXSERO, 66 (2.1%) participants reported serious adverse events at any time during the study. In the 3 controlled studies1,2,3 (BEXSERO n = 2,716, Control n = 2,078), serious adverse events within 30 days after any dose were reported in 23 (0.8%) participants receiving BEXSERO and 10 (0.5%) control recipients. Additional Pre-licensure Safety Experience In response to outbreaks of serogroup B meningococcal disease at 2 universities in the U.S., BEXSERO was administered as a 2-dose series at least 1 month apart. Information on serious adverse events was collected for a period of 30 days after each dose from 15,351 individuals aged 16 through 65 years who received at least 1 dose. Overall 50 individuals (0.3%) reported serious adverse events, including one event considered related to vaccination, a case of anaphylaxis within 30 minutes following vaccination. Postmarketing Experience Adverse event reports received for BEXSERO marketed outside the U.S. are listed below. Because these events are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate reliably their frequency, or to establish a causal relationship to vaccination. This list includes serious events or events which have suspected causal association to BEXSERO. General Disorders And Administration Site Conditions Injection site reactions (including extensive swelling of the vaccinated limb, blisters at or around the injection site, and injection site nodule which may persist for more than 1 month). Immune System Disorders Allergic reactions (including anaphylactic reactions), rash, eye swelling. Nervous System Disorders Syncope, vasovagal responses to injection. DRUG INTERACTIONS Sufficient data are not available to establish the safety and immunogenicity of concomitant administration of BEXSERO with recommended adolescent vaccines. REFERENCES 1. NCT01272180 (V102_03). 2. NCT00661713 (V72P10). 3. NCT01214850 (V72_29). 4. NCT01423084 (V72_41).

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS Included as part of the "PRECAUTIONS" Section PRECAUTIONS Management Of Allergic Reactions Epinephrine and other appropriate agents used to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available should an acute anaphylactic reaction occur following administration of Trumenba. Altered Immunocompetence Individuals with altered immunocompetence may have reduced immune responses to Trumenba. Limitation Of Vaccine Effectiveness As with any vaccine, vaccination with Trumenba may not protect all vaccine recipients against N. meningitidis serogroup B infections. Nonclinical Toxicology Trumenba has not been evaluated for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential or impairment of fertility in males. Vaccination of female rabbits with Trumenba had no effect on fertility [see Pregnancy]. Use In Specific Populations Pregnancy Risk Summary All pregnancies have a risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Trumenba in pregnant women. Available human data on Trumenba administered to pregnant women are insufficient to inform vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy. Two developmental toxicity studies were performed in female rabbits administered Trumenba prior to mating and during gestation. The dose was 0.5 mL at each occasion (a single human dose is 0.5 mL). These studies revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus or offspring (until weaning) due to Trumenba [see Animal Data]. Animal Data Two developmental toxicity studies were performed in female rabbits. Animals were administered Trumenba by intramuscular injection 17 days and 4 days prior to mating and on gestation Days 10 and 24. The dose was 0.5 mL at each occasion (a single human dose is 0.5 mL). No adverse effects on pre-weaning development up to post-natal day 21 were observed. There were no fetal malformations or variations observed due to the vaccine. Lactation Risk Summary Available data are not sufficient to assess the effects of Trumenba on the breastfed infant or on milk production/excretion. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Trumenba and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Trumenba or from the underlying maternal condition. For preventive vaccines, the underlying maternal condition is susceptibility to disease prevented by the vaccine. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children <10 years of age. In a clinical study, 90% of infants <12 months of age who were vaccinated with a reduced dosage formulation had fever. Geriatric Use Safety and effectiveness of Trumenba in adults older than 65 years of age have not been established.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section. PRECAUTIONS Preventing And Managing Allergic Reactions Appropriate observation and medical treatment should always be readily available in case of an anaphylactic event following the administration of the vaccine. Syncope Syncope (fainting) can occur in association with administration of BEXSERO. Ensure procedures are in place to avoid injury from falling associated with syncope. Latex The tip caps of the pre-filled syringes contain natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions in latex-sensitive individuals. Limitation Of Vaccine Effectiveness BEXSERO may not protect all vaccine recipients. BEXSERO may not provide protection against all meningococcal serogroup B strains [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Altered Immunocompetence Individuals with altered immunocompetence may have reduced immune responses to BEXSERO. Nonclinical Toxicology BEXSERO has not been evaluated for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential or impairment of male fertility. Use In Specific Populations Pregnancy Pregnancy Category B. Reproduction studies have been performed in rabbits at doses up to 15 times the human dose on a body-weight basis and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility in females or harm to the fetus due to BEXSERO. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, BEXSERO should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Pregnancy Registry For BEXSERO GlaxoSmithKline maintains a surveillance registry to collect data on pregnancy outcomes and newborn health status outcomes following exposure to BEXSERO during pregnancy. Women who receive BEXSERO during pregnancy should be encouraged to contact GlaxoSmithKline directly or their healthcare provider should contact GlaxoSmithKline by calling 1-877-413-4759. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether BEXSERO is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when BEXSERO is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of BEXSERO have not been established in children younger than 10 years. Geriatric Use Safety and effectiveness of BEXSERO have not been established in adults older than 65 years.

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