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SMPC Details: BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 emulsion for injection COVID-19 Vaccine (recombinant, adjuvanted)

Summary

Medicinal Product Name
BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 emulsion for injection COVID-19 Vaccine (recombinant, adjuvanted)
Dose Form
Emulsion for injection (injection) White homogeneous emulsion.
Authorisation Holder
Hipra Human Health, S.L.U. Avda. la Selva, 135 17170 Amer (Girona) SPAIN
Authorisation Number
PLGB 56346/0004
Authorisation Date
Last Revision Date
Dec. 17, 2025
Composition / Active Substance
This is a single dose vial which contains 1 dose of 0.5 mL. One dose (0.5 mL) contains 40 micrograms of damlecovatein adjuvanted with SQBA. Damlecovatein is a SARS-CoV-2 virus recombinant spike (S) protein receptor binding domain (RBD) fusion homodimer (Omicron XBB.1.16 - XBB.1.16 strain) produced by recombinant DNA technology using a plasmid expression vector in a CHO cell line. SQBA adjuvant containing per 0.5 mL dose: squalene (9.75 mg), polysorbate 80 (1.18 mg), sorbitan trioleate (1.18 mg), sodium citrate (0.66 mg), citric acid (0.04 mg) and water for injections. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Further information for: BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 emulsion for injection COVID-19 Vaccine (recombinant, adjuvanted)

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S_4_1_therapeutic_indications
BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 is indicated for active immunisation to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12 years of age and older. The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
S_4_2_posology_administration
Posology Individuals 12 years of age and older A single intramuscular dose (0.5 mL) of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 should be administered regardless of prior COVID-19 vaccination status (see section 5.1). For individuals who have previously been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 should be administered at least 6 months after the most recent dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Immunocompromised individuals Additional doses may be administered to individuals who are severely immunocompromised in accordance with official recommendations, see section 4.4 and 5.1. Elderly No dose adjustment is required in elderly individuals = 65 years of age. Paediatric population The safety and efficacy of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 in children aged less than 12 years have not yet been established. No data are available. Method of administration BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 is for intramuscular administration only, preferably into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. Do not administer this vaccine intravascularly, subcutaneously or intradermally. The vaccine should not be mixed in the same syringe with any other vaccines or medicinal products. For precautions to be taken before administering the vaccine, see section 4.4. For instructions regarding handling and disposal of the vaccine, see section 6.6.
S_4_3_contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
S_4_4_warnings_precautions
Traceability In order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch number of the administered product should be clearly recorded. Hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should always be readily available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended following vaccination. No further dose of the vaccine should be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis after a prior dose of BIMERVAX. Anxiety-related reactions Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation or stress related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting. Concurrent illness Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low- grade fever should not delay vaccination. Thrombocytopenia and coagulation disorders As with other intramuscular injections, the vaccine should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia), because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals. Immunocompromised individuals There are limited data available on immunogenicity and safety of the vaccine when administered to immunocompromised individuals, including those receiving immunosuppressant therapy (see section 5.1). The efficacy of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 may be lower in immunocompromised individuals. Duration of protection The duration of protection afforded by the vaccine is unknown as it is still being determined by ongoing clinical trials. Limitations of vaccine effectiveness As with any vaccine, vaccination with BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 may not protect all vaccine recipients. Excipients with known effect Potassium This vaccine contains less than 1 mmol potassium (39 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘potassium-free’. Sodium This vaccine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. Polysorbate 80 This vaccine contains 1.18 mg of polysorbate 80 in each dose. Polysorbates may cause allergic reactions.
S_4_5_interactions
No
S_4_6_pregnancy_lactation
Pregnancy There is no experience with the use of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy, embryo/foetal development, parturition, or post-natal development (see section 5.3). Administration of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 during pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus. Breast-feeding It is unknown whether BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 is excreted in human milk. No effects on the breast-fed newborn/infant are anticipated since the systemic exposure of the breast-feeding woman to BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 is negligible. Fertility Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to reproductive toxicity, see section 5.3.
S_4_7_driving_machines
BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. However, some of the effects mentioned under section 4.8 may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
S_4_8_undesirable_effects
Summary of the safety profile BIMERVAX (original, heterodimer B.1.351 and B.1.1.7 strains) Individuals 18 years of age and older The most common adverse reactions reported after a booster dose with BIMERVAX in adult individuals who received a primary series with mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, were injection site pain (82.9%), headache (30.9%), fatigue (31.1%) and myalgia (20.7%). The median duration of local and systemic adverse reactions was 1 to 3 days. Most adverse reactions occurred within 3 days following vaccination and were mild to moderate in severity. The most common adverse reactions reported after an additional booster dose of BIMERVAX as a fourth dose were injection site pain (79.9%), headache (25.0%) and fatigue (25.0%). The median duration of local and systemic adverse reactions was 1 to 3 days. Most adverse reactions occurred within 3 days following vaccination and were mild to moderate in severity. Adolescents 12 through 17 years of age The most common adverse reactions reported after a booster dose of BIMERVAX in adolescents were injection site pain (77.5%), headache (28.3%), fatigue (29.3%) and malaise (22.5%). The median duration of local and systemic adverse reactions was 1 to 3 days. Most adverse reactions occurred within 2 days following vaccination and were mild to moderate in severity. BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 (Omicron XBB.1.16-adapted BIMERVAX) The safety of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 is inferred from the safety data of the BIMERVAX (original, heterodimer B.1.351 and B.1.1.7 strains) vaccine and the safety data from the clinical trial of the adapted BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 vaccine. The overall safety profile for the BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 booster dose was similar to that seen after the BIMERVAX (original, heterodimer B.1.351 and B.1.1.7 strains) booster dose. The most common adverse reactions reported were injection site pain (68.11%), headache (23.42%), fatigue (19.60%) and myalgia (13.62%). Most adverse reactions were mild to moderate in severity. No new adverse reactions were identified for the BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 booster dose. Tabulated list of adverse reactions The safety profile presented below is based on pooled safety data generated in two phase 2b and phase 3 clinical trials with a total of 3156 individuals 18 years of age and older, that received one booster dose of BIMERVAX at least 3 months after a previous COVID-19 vaccine. The median duration of the safety follow-up was 12 months for a 99.4% of the individuals, and 6 months for a 0.6% of the individuals. The safety of an additional booster dose of BIMERVAX as a fourth dose was assessed in 288 individuals, 18 years of age and older, who had completed either 3 doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) or 2 doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) and 1 dose of BIMERVAX, and received an additional booster dose with BIMERVAX between 6 and 12 months after the third previous dose. The safety of a booster dose of BIMERVAX in adolescents aged 12 through 17 years is based on safety data from the phase 3 clinical trial and the ongoing phase 2b clinical trial. A total of 276 participants, with and without medical history of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, received a booster dose of BIMERVAX at least 3 months after the last dose of the primary series. The safety of a booster dose of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 was assessed in an ongoing phase 2b/3 clinical trial in individuals 18 years of age and older fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a mRNA vaccine at least 6 months before receiving a booster dose with BIMERVAX XBB.1.16. From this study, safety data is available for 602 individuals who received a booster dose of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 with a median follow-up time of 6 month. Adverse reactions observed during clinical trials are listed below according to the following frequency categories: very common (= 1/10), common (= 1/100 to < 1/10), uncommon (= 1/1000 to < 1/100), rare (= 1/10 000 to < 1/1000), very rare (< 1/10 000) and not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. Table 1: Adverse reactions from BIMERVAX clinical trials in individuals 12 years of age and older System organ class Very common Common Uncommon Rare Not known Blood and lymphatic system disorders Lymphadenopathya Nervous system disorders Headache Dizziness Somnolence Paraesthesia Hypoaesthesia Cardiac disorders Pericarditisc Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhoea Vomiting Nausea Odynophagia Abdominal painb Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Pruritus Urticaria Cold sweats Rash Erythema Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Myalgia Arthralgia General disorders and administration site conditions Injection site pain Fatigue Injection site swelling Injection site erythema Injection site induration Pyrexia Axillary pain Asthenia Chills Malaise Injection site pruritus Injection site bruising Injection site hypersensitivit y a This term also included events reported as lymphadenitis b This term also included events reported as upper and lower abdominal pain c Based on a single event during clinical trials Paediatric population Injection site induration, malaise, axillary pain and arthralgia occurred at higher frequencies in adolescents compared to adults, with the frequency being very common in adolescents. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
S_4_9_overdose
In the event of , monitoring of vital functions and possible symptomatic treatment is recommended.
S_5_1_pharmacodynamics
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Vaccines, Covid-19 vaccines, ATC code: J07BN04 Mechanism of action BIMERVAX is a recombinant protein vaccine whose active substance (antigen) is SARS-CoV-2 virus recombinant spike (S) protein receptor binding domain (RBD) fusion dimer. Following administration, an immune response is generated, both at a humoral and cellular level, against the SARS-CoV-2 RBD antigen. Neutralising antibodies against the RBD domain of SARS-CoV-2 prevent RBD binding to its cellular target ACE2, thus blocking membrane fusion and viral infection. Moreover, BIMERVAX induces antigen-specific T-cell immune response, which may contribute to protection to COVID-19. Efficacy Efficacy of damlecovatein has been inferred by immunobridging of immune responses to an authorised XBB adapted COVID-19 vaccine, for which vaccine efficacy has been established. Immunogenicity BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 (Omicron XBB.1.16-adapted BIMERVAX) The immunogenicity of damlecovatein was evaluated in the clinical trial HIPRA-HH- 14, a Phase 2b/3, double-blind, randomised, active-controlled, multi-centre, non- inferiority clinical trial to assess the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of a booster vaccination with damlecovatein compared to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) adapted vaccine, in adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a mRNA vaccine at least 6 months before enrolment. This phase 2b/3 clinical trial excluded individuals who were pregnant, individuals who were immunocompromised or had received immunosuppressants within 90 days, received any previous Omicron XBB adapted vaccine as well as individuals with COVID-19 infection diagnosed in the previous 6 months. Individuals were also required a minimum interval of 3 months after receipt of any immunotherapy (monoclonal antibodies, plasma) prior to the study. At the cut-off date of the Interim Analysis, a total of 800 individuals had been vaccinated. A total of 599 subjects were included in the immunogenicity analysis (406 subjects vaccinated with damlecovatein and 193 subjects vaccinated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran). Participants were stratified before randomisation by age group and by number of doses previously received (3 or = 4 doses). The median age was 45 years (range: 18 to 88 years), with similar age ranges in both vaccine arms, including 13.6% and 11.7% of subjects 60 years of age and older in the damlecovatein and COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) groups, respectively. Most subjects had received either 3 (66.9%) or 4 (33.0%) previous mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses. Immunogenicity of a booster dose of damlecovatein was based on an assessment of geometric mean titres (GMT) of neutralising antibodies, measured by a pseudovirion- based neutralisation assay (PBNA), against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.16 (primary endpoint of efficacy) and Omicron XBB.1.5, and binding antibodies at Baseline and at Day 14. GMT ratio is the result of the GMT values (ID50) of COVID- 19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) / damlecovatein. Non-inferiority of damlecovatein to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) is concluded if the upper limit of the 2-sided 95% Confidence Interval of the GMT ratio is < 1.5. Superiority of damlecovatein to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) is concluded if the upper limit of the 2-sided 95% Confidence Interval of the GMT ratio is < 1.0 (see Table 2, GMT ratio column). Superiority of damlecovatein was met for all the variants tested. Table 2: Post-booster GMT ratio for BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 (damlecovatein) versus COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) with neutralisation titres (PBNA) against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.5 at Baseline and at Day 14 post-booster dose BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 (damlecovatein) N=406 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) N=193 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (raxtozinameran) / BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 GMT 95% CI GMT 95% CI GMT Ratio; (95% CI) Baseline Omicron XBB.1.16 152.46 134.72 - 172.54 161.57 136.40 - 191.37 1.06 (0.87 - 1.29) Omicron XBB.1.5 151.93 134.89 - 171.13 167.89 142.04 - 198.44 1.11 (0.90 - 1.35) Day 14 post-booster Omicron XBB.1.16 1946.38 1708.44 - 2217.46 1512.21 1261.72 - 1812.44 0.78 (0.63 - 0.96) Omicron XBB.1.5 1888.89 1676.98 - 2127.57 1486.03 1257.25 - 1756.45 0.79 (0.64 - 0.96) N: number of participants in the mITT population Abbreviations: GMT = Geometric Mean Titre; CI: Confidence intervals; PBNA = pseudovirion-based neutralisation assay BIMERVAX (original, heterodimer B.1.351 and B.1.1.7 strains) Individuals 16 years of age and older The immunogenicity of BIMERVAX was evaluated in one pivotal phase 2b multi- centre clinical trial (Study HIPRA-HH-2) and in one phase 3 multi-centre clinical trial (Study HIPRA-HH-5). HIPRA-HH-2 Study HIPRA-HH-2 is a phase 2b, double-blind, randomised, active-controlled, multi- centre, non-inferiority clinical trial to assess immunogenicity and safety of a booster vaccination with BIMERVAX compared to COVID-19 mRNA (tozinameran) vaccine, in adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a mRNA vaccine at least 6 months before enrolment. This phase 2b clinical trial excluded individuals who were pregnant, individuals who were immunocompromised or had received immunosuppressants within 12 weeks, as well as individuals with previous COVID- 19 infection. Individuals were also required a minimum interval of 3 months after receipt of any immunotherapy (monoclonal antibodies, plasma) prior to the study. A total of 765 subjects were vaccinated; 513 subjects received BIMERVAX, and 252 subjects received the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran). A total of 751 subjects were analysed (504 BIMERVAX subjects and 247 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine subjects) excluding those who tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of the booster. Randomisation was stratified by age group (18-64 versus = 65 years). The median age was 42 years (range: 19 to 76 years), with similar age ranges in both vaccine arms, including 7.4% and 7.1% of subjects 65 years of age and older in the BIMERVAX and COVID-19 mRNA vaccine groups, respectively. Immunogenicity of a booster dose of BIMERVAX was based on an assessment of geometric mean titres (GMT) of neutralising antibodies, measured by a pseudovirion- based neutralisation assay (PBNA) against SARS-CoV-2 (D614G) strain, Beta, Delta and Omicron BA.1 variants. GMT ratio is the result of the GMT values (ID50) of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran)/BIMERVAX. Non-inferiority of BIMERVAX to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) is concluded if the upper limit of the 2 sided 95% Confidence Interval (CI) of the GMT ratio is < 1.4. Superiority of BIMERVAX to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) is concluded if the upper limit of the 2-sided 95% Confidence Interval of the GMT ratio is < 1.0 (see Table 3, GMT ratio column). Table 3: Post-booster GMT ratio for BIMERVAX versus COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) with neutralisation titres (PBNA) against SARS-CoV-2 (D614G strain), Beta, Delta and Omicron BA.1 at days 14, 28, 98 and 182 post- booster dose (per protocol population) BIMERVAX N=504 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) N=247 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) / BIMERVAX GMT 95% CI GMT 95% CI GMT Ratio; (95% CI) Day 14 post-booster D614G strain 1949.44 1696.03, 2240.72 3302.34 2793.60, 3903.73 1.69 (1.44, 2.00) Beta 4268.18 3701.04, 4922.21 2608.59 2188.98, 3108.63 0.61 (0.51, 0.73) Delta 1459.98 1282.22, 1662.37 1473.73 1253.18, 1733.10 1.01 (0.85, 1.20) Omicron BA.1 2032.63 1773.66, 2329.40 1209.23 1019.34, 1434.50 0.59 (0.50, 0.71) Day 28 post-booster D614G strain 2241.24 1949.80, 2576.24 2947.35 2494.84, 3481.94 1.32 (1.12, 1.55) Beta 3754.90 3255.80, 4330.50 2437.02 2046.38, 2902.22 0.65 (0.54, 0.78) Delta 1706.85 1498.96, 1943.58 1508.08 1283.26, 1772.30 0.88 (0.74, 1.05) Omicron BA.1 1516.12 1322.89, 1737.58 987.53 833.05, 1170.66 0.65 (0.54, 0.78) Day 98 post-booster (N: BIMERVAX: 78; N: tozinameran: 42 as per protocol subset) D614G strain 1193.17 931.14, 1528.94 1054.61 761.88, 1459.83 0.88 (0.60, 1.30) Beta 1980.37 1526.63, 2568.98 1150.92 815.99, 1623.32 0.58 (0.39, 0.88) Delta 1981.10 1547.00, 2537.02 1014.07 730.25, 1408.20 0.51 (0.35, 0.76) Omicron BA.1 668.25 514.73, 867.56 400.71 283.27, 566.83 0.60 (0.40, 0.91) Day 182 post-booster D614G strain 1213.44 1055.38, 1395.17 752.09 636.46, 888.74 0.62 (0.53, 0.73) Beta 2554.58 2214.40, 2947.01 1774.54 1489.68, 2113.88 0.69 (0.58, 0.83) Delta 2306.86 2025.18, 2627.72 1256.46 1068.85, 1477.02 0.54 (0.46, 0.65) Omicron BA.1 882.67 769.93, 1011.91 667.30 562.74, 791.28 0.76 (0.63, 0.91) N: number of participants in the population per-protocol. Abbreviations: GMT = Geometric Mean Titre; CI: Confidence intervals; PBNA = pseudovirion-based neutralisation assay The immunogenicity of an additional booster dose of BIMERVAX was assessed in a total of 288 individuals 18 years of age and older. Individuals had previously completed either a series of 2 doses of COVID-19 mRNA (tozinameran) vaccine and one dose of BIMERVAX (Cohort 1) or 3 doses of COVID-19 mRNA (tozinameran) vaccine (Cohort 2), and received an additional booster dose with BIMERVAX between 6 and 12 months after the previous dose. Of these, 190 subjects were analysed in the efficacy population (80 subjects in Cohort 1 and 110 subjects in Cohort 2). The median age was 49 years (range: 20 to 82 years), with similar age ranges in both Cohorts, including 11.5% of subjects 65 years of age and older. Immunogenicity of BIMERVAX as an additional booster dose was based on an assessment of geometric mean titres (GMT) of neutralising antibodies, measured by a pseudovirion-based neutralisation assay (PBNA) against Beta, Delta, Omicron BA.1 and Omicron BA.4/5 variants. GMT ratio is the result of the GMT values (ID50) of 3 doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran)/an additional booster dose of BIMERVAX administered after 3 doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) or administered after 2 doses of COVID-19 mRNA and one dose of BIMERVAX. Superiority of the additional booster dose with BIMERVAX was met if the upper limit of the 2 sided 95% Confidence Interval (CI) of the GMT ratio was < 1 (see Table 4, GMT ratio column). Table 4: Neutralising antibody levels (PBNA) and GMT ratio after an additional booster dose with BIMERVAX, administered either after a primary series with mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose of BIMERVAX (cohort 1) or after a primary series with mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (cohort 2), against Beta, Delta, Omicron BA.1 and Omicron BA.4/5 at days 14, 98 and 182 post-booster dose (per protocol population) Cohort 1 2 doses COVID-19 mRNA+2 doses of BIMERVAX Cohort 2 3 doses COVID-19 mRNA+1 dose of BIMERVAX Post-dose 3 GMT (95% CI) N=38 Post-dose 4 GMT (95% CI) N=80 GMT Ratio (95%CI) Post-dose 3 GMT (95% CI) N=38 Post-dose 4 GMT (95% CI) N=110 GMT Ratio (95%CI) Day 14 post-booster Beta 2547.34 (1741.36, 3726.35) 5790.20 (4371.05, 7670.09) 0.44 (0.28, 0.68) 2783.85 (1975.09, 3923.79) 6383.89 (5057.19, 8058.64) 0.44 (0.31, 0.62) Delta 1565.21 (1041.33, 2352.66) 5199.90 (3752.82, 7204.97) 0.30 (0.20, 0.46) 1637.19 (1130.5, 2370.9) 4085.85 (3057.24, 5460.52) 0.40 (0.28, 0.57) Omicron BA.1 1528.68 (970.94, 2406.80) 3580.61 (2492.90, 5142.92) 0.43 (0.27, 0.69) 1739.02 (1121.56, 2696.41) 4049.01 (2795.38, 5864.84) 0.43 (0.28, 0.65) Omicron BA.4/5 1094.55 (720.53, 1662.72) 2945.40 (2216.80, 3913.50) 0.37 (0.22, 0.62) 1295.76 (845.10, 1986.75) 2506.46 (1849.64, 3396.52) 0.52 (0.34, 0.78) Day 98 post-booster Beta 1544.65 (773.99, 3082.64) 4609.95 (3474.24, 6116.91) 0.34 (0.16, 0.69) 1601.47 (849.42, 3019.37) 3743.39 (2951.87, 4747.14) 0.43 (0.23, 0.81) Delta 1330.09 (672.40, 2631.08) 1864.55 (1343.99, 2586.73) 0.71 (0.36, 1.43) 1102.65 (569.19, 2136.06) 1746.82 (1305.89, 2336.63) 0.63 (0.33, 1.22) Omicron BA.1 461.12 (214.68, 990.45) 2110.41 (1467.27, 3035.45) 0.22 (0.10, 0.48) 520.63 (242.27, 1118.79) 1980.84 (1371.69, 2860.50) 0.26 (0.12, 0.56) Omicron BA.4/5 ND 1886.95 (1418.08, 2510.85) ND ND 1574.26 (1156.85, 2142.28) ND Day 182 post-booster Beta 809.61 (555.69, 1179.56) 2415.77 (1814.55, 3216.20) 0.34 (0.22, 0.52) 890.39 (633.9, 1250.6) 2088.80 (1643.29, 2655.08) 0.43 (0.30, 0.60) Delta 732.92 (489.25, 1097.95) 1309.33 (941.50, 1820.86) 0.56 (0.37, 0.85) 771.85 (534.93, 1113.71) 1337.38 (999.37, 1789.72) 0.58 (0.40, 0.83) Omicron BA.1 357.34 (227.83, 560.47) 1756.94 (1218.19, 2533.97) 0.20 (0.13, 0.33) 404.87 (262.13, 625.33) 1900.74 (1315.82, 2745.67) 0.21 (0.14, 0.32) Omicron BA.4/5 ND 1836.26 (1373.92, 2454.19) ND ND 1604.42 (1179.06, 2183.22) ND N: Number of participants with available data for the relevant endpoint Abbreviations: GMT = Geometric Mean Titre; CI: Confidence intervals; ND: not determined HIPRA-HH-5 This study is an ongoing open label, single arm, multicentre, phase 3 clinical trial to assess the safety and immunogenicity of a booster vaccination with BIMERVAX for the prevention of COVID-19 in subjects vaccinated with several primary vaccine schedules, with or without previous non-severe COVID-19 infections. BIMERVAX was administered at least 91 days after the last dose or at least 30 days after the COVID-19 infection. This phase 3 clinical trial excluded individuals who were pregnant as well as individuals who were immunocompromised or had received immunosuppressants within 12 weeks. Individuals were also required a minimum interval of 3 months after receipt of any immunotherapy (monoclonal antibodies, plasma) prior to the study. The interim report includes data from a total of 2646 subjects who were vaccinated with BIMERVAX as a booster dose in healthy individuals (at least 16 years old) previously vaccinated with different COVID-19 vaccines (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: tozinameran and elasomeran, and adenovirus-vector vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]) and COVID-19 vaccine (Ad26.COV2-S [recombinant]). Of these, 230 (8%) subjects were included in the immunogenicity population. In the immunogenicity analysis, the population of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran)/COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (tozinameran) vaccine group were all subjects between 16-17 years old. Overall, the median age was 34.4 years (range: 16 to 85 years of age). Subjects were balanced between genders, 52.49% male and 47.47% female. Immunogenicity was measured by Pseudovirion-based neutralisation assay (PBNA) against SARS-CoV-2 (D614G) strain and against Beta, Delta and Omicron BA.1. Data on GMT (geometric mean titre: ID50) at baseline (prior to the administration of the booster dose) and at Day 14 (2 weeks after the administration of the booster dose) are provided in the following table. Table 5: Neutralising antibody Geometric Mean Titres (GMT) at 14 days post- booster with BIMERVAX in individuals 16 years of age and older-per protocol analysis mRNA primed (tozinameran) 16-17 years old N=11 Ad-vector primed (ChAdOx1-S recombinant) = 18 years old N=40 mRNA primed (elasomeran) = 18 years old N=171 GMT 95% CI GMT 95% CI GMT 95% CI Pre-booster D614G strain 720.10 356.96; 1452.64 288.58 194.56; 428.02 657.49 499.52; 865.43 Beta 471.68 208.39; 1067.60 539.49 345.97; 841.26 497.77 376.98; 657.26 Delta 803.84 376.27; 1717.26 283.75 182.43; 441.35 914.68 657.97; 1271.55 Omicron BA.1 257.99 99.98; 665.71 159.34 94.02; 270.05 221.62 155.51; 315.84 Day 14 post-booster D614G strain 4753.65 2356.45; 9589.48 2298.81 1549.89; 3409.63 4437.27 3371.158; 5840.55 Beta 8820.74 3897.14; 19964.72 5009.47 3212.53; 7811.54 6857.95 5193.76; 9055.38 Delta 7564.79 3541.05; 16160.76 2600.31 1671.78; 4044.56 5811.47 4180.44; 8078.87 Omicron BA.1 5757.43 2231.25; 14856.19 1847.41 1090.05; 3131.00 4379.81 3073.24; 6241.85 N: Number of participants with available data for the relevant endpoint Abbreviations: GMT = Geometric Mean Titre; CI: Confidence intervals Adolescents 12 through 17 years of age The immunogenicity of BIMERVAX in individuals 12 through 17 years of age was evaluated in the ongoing phase 2b multi-centre clinical trial (Study HIPRA-HH-3). HIPRA-HH-3 This study is an ongoing open label, uncontrolled, single-arm, multicentre, non- inferiority, phase 2b clinical trial to assess the safety and immunogenicity of a booster vaccination with BIMERVAX in adolescents 12 through 17 years of age. BIMERVAX was administered at least 6 months after the last dose of the primary series. HIPRA-HH-3 study excluded adolescents who were pregnant as well as adolescents who were immunocompromised or who have received immunosuppressants within 90 days. Participants with known history of SARS-CoV- 2 infection were excluded from the immunogenicity analysis. At the time of the interim analysis a total of 240 adolescent participants were vaccinated with a booster dose of BIMERVAX. Of these, 88 individuals were eligible for the immunogenicity analysis. The primary immunogenicity analysis, measured by Pseudovirion-based neutralisation assay (PBNA), compared geometric mean titres (GMT) of neutralising antibodies against Omicron BA.1 with those observed in young adult participants (aged 18 to 25 years) form the pivotal phase 2b study in adults (HIPRA-HH-2) at Baseline and at Day 14 (2 weeks after the administration of the booster dose). Both groups of participants included in the analysis had no previous documented medical history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Data on neutralising antibody titres against Omicron BA.1 at Baseline (prior to the administration of the booster dose) and at Day 14 after vaccination are provided in the following table. Table 6: Neutralising antibody titres against Omicron BA.1 at day 14 post- booster with BIMERVAX in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years (immunogenicity population) Statistics Adolescents (12-15 years old) N = 61 Adolescents (16-17 years old) N = 27 Total (12-17 years old) N= 88 Geometric mean 1240.77 1457.30 1303.54 Baseline 95 % CI 894.78; 1720.55 984.9; 2156.3 1016.05; 1672.39 Geometric mean 22970.81 26792.00 24081.34 95 % CI 18033.27; 29260.25 20150.31; 35622.86 19741.36; 29375.43 GMFR 18.51 18.38 18.47 95 % CI 13.28; 25.81 13.15; 25.71 14.41; 23.69 = 4- fold change from baseline, n (%) 54 (88.5) 27 (100) 81 (92) Day 14 95 % CI 77.8; 95.3 87.2; 100 84.3 ; 96.7 N: Number of participants with available data for the relevant endpoint Abbreviations: GMFR = Geometric Mean Fold Rise; CI: Confidence intervals Elderly population The immunogenicity of BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 has been shown in the elderly population (= 65 years old). Immunocompromised population The immunogenicity and safety of a booster dose of BIMERVAX were evaluated in a phase 2b/3, open label, single arm, multi-centre clinical trial (HIPRA-HH-4) in adults with pre-existing immunosuppressive conditions, including people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with persistent CD4 T-cell counts < 400/mm3 within last 6 months, kidney transplant on maintenance immunosuppressive therapy, haemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis, primary antibody deficiencies on IgG replacement therapy and auto-immune disease on treatment with rituximab/ocrelizumab. The booster dose of BIMERVAX was administered at least 91 days after 3 previous doses of COVID-19 vaccine or after 2 doses plus a documented history of COVID-19. Participants with history of COVID-19 disease were allowed to be included if diagnosed at least 91 days before enrolment. A total of 238 individuals were vaccinated with a booster dose of BIMERVAX and a total of 228 participants were analysed excluding those who tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of the booster. The median age was 56 years old (range: 21 to 90 years of age). Immunogenicity was measured by pseudovirion-based neutralisation assay (PBNA) against SARS-CoV-2 (D614G) strain and against Beta, and Omicron BA.1 and BA.4/5 up to 12 months post-booster dose in all immunosuppressive conditions studied, except in individuals living with confirmed HIV infection in which immunogenicity was measured by virus neutralisations assay (VNA) against SARS- CoV-2 (D614G) strain and against Omicron BA.2. A booster dose of BIMERVAX enhanced humoral immune response in all immunosuppressive conditions, except in individuals with auto-immune disease on rituximab/ocrelizumab therapy. However, a comparison to immunocompetent individuals to inform about the magnitude of the potential difference as regards immune responses was not conducted. Therefore, the clinical relevance of the reported immune responses in immunocompromised individuals is unknown. Paediatric population The European Medicines Agency has deferred the obligation to submit the results of studies with BIMERVAX in one or more subsets of the paediatric population in the prevention of COVID-19 (see section 4.2 for information on paediatric use).
S_5_2_pharmacokinetics
Not applicable.
S_5_3_preclinical_data
Non-clinical data reveal no special hazard for humans based on conventional studies of repeated dose toxicity. Genotoxicity and carcinogenicity BIMERVAX XBB.1.16 has not been evaluated for its genotoxic or carcinogenic potential. The components of the vaccine are not expected to have genotoxic or carcinogenic potential. Reproductive toxicity A developmental and reproductive toxicity study was performed in female and male rats prior to mating and during gestation. BIMERVAX was administered intramuscularly (equivalent to a full human dose) to female rats in four occasions, 21 and 14 days prior to mating and on gestation days 9 and 19. Males received three administrations, 35, 28 and 6 days prior to mating. No vaccine-related adverse effects on fertility, pregnancy/lactation, or development of the embryo/foetus and offspring were observed.
S_6_1_excipients
Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate Potassium dihydrogen phosphate Sodium chloride Potassium chloride Water for injections For adjuvant, see section 2.
S_6_2_incompatibilities
This medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products or diluted.
S_6_3_shelf_life
1 year at 2 ºC – 8 ºC.
S_6_4_storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 C – 8 C). Do not freeze. Keep the vials in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
S_6_5_container_description
0.5 mL of emulsion in a single dose vial (type I glass) closed with a type I elastomeric stopper and an aluminium seal fitted with a plastic flip-off cap. Each single dose vial contains 1 dose of 0.5 mL. Pack sizes: 5, 10 or 20 single dose vials. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
S_6_6_handling_disposal
Handling instructions and administration The vaccine should be handled by a healthcare professional using aseptic technique to ensure the sterility of each dose. Preparation for use • The vaccine comes ready to use in a single dose vial. • Unopened vaccine should be stored at 2 ºC to 8 ºC and kept within the outer carton to protect from light. • Immediately prior to use, remove the vaccine vial from the outer carton. Inspect the vial • Gently swirl the vial before the dose withdrawal. Do not shake. • Each vial contains a white and homogeneous emulsion. • Visually inspect the vaccine for particulate matter and/or discolouration prior to administration. Do not administer the vaccine if any of these are present. Administer the vaccine • An overfill is included in each vial to ensure that a 0.5 mL dose can be extracted. Discard any remaining vaccine in the vial after a 0.5 mL dose has been extracted. • One 0.5 mL dose is withdrawn into a sterile needle and sterile syringe to be administered by intramuscular injection, preferably in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. • Do not mix the vaccine in the same syringe with any other vaccines or medicinal products. • Do not pool excess vaccine from multiple vials. Disposal Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
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Feb. 5, 2026
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spc-doc_PLGB 56346-0004.pdf
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Bulk SPC upload Feb2026