Sanofi and GSK have initiated a Phase I/II trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate. Credit: PIRO from Pixabay.

Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have signed a deal with the Government of Canada to supply up to 72 million doses of adjuvanted Covid-19 vaccine candidate from next year.

The vaccine candidate derives from Sanofi’s recombinant protein-based technology, as well as GSK’s pandemic adjuvant technology.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

The companies launched a Phase I / II clinical trial on 3 September, with initial data expected December. These results could support a Phase III trial.

If researchers obtain positive trial data, the companies will apply for regulatory approval in the first half of next year.

Sanofi and GSK are working to step-up manufacture of the antigen and adjuvant to produce up to one million doses annually worldwide.

Sanofi Pasteur executive vice-president and global head Thomas Triomphe said: “To address a global health crisis of this magnitude, it takes partnerships and we are grateful to Canada for their collaboration, and to GSK for partnering with us to develop a safe and effective vaccine.”

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

GSK said it does not expect to make a profit from Covid-19 vaccines during the pandemic. The company will invest any short-term income in research on coronavirus.

In a separate development, the Canadian government further increased its confirmed order commitment to 20 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate, mRNA-1273.

Earlier this month, Sanofi and GSK signed a deal with the European Commission to provide up to 300 million doses of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate.

In July, Sanofi and GSK partnered with the US Government to supply up to 100 million doses of the potential vaccine. The government committed to provide up to $2.1bn to support the project.

Furthermore, the companies will supply up to 60 million doses to the UK Government.

Sanofi and GSK plan to deliver a portion of the total available global supply capacity to the COVAX initiative.

Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards - Have you nominated?

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact. This is your chance to showcase your achievements, highlight industry advancements, and gain global recognition. Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today!

Nominate Now