Brincidofovir

Kathryn Dzintars, Pharm.D., BCPS

INDICATIONS

FDA

  • Treatment of human smallpox disease in adults and pediatric patients, including neonates
  • Approved by the FDA in June 2021 for the treatment of smallpox through the FDA Animal Rule.
    • It is NOT available for commercial sale, but Chimerix will work globally with public health agencies in the event the medication is needed for a smallpox outbreak.

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

  • Chimerix transferred exclusive rights for the development of brincidofovir for other indications (e.g., adenovirus) to SymBio Pharmaceuticals Ltd in 2019.
    • Any requests for brincidofovir other than for smallpox should be submitted to SymBio.

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Last updated: June 23, 2022