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Amid safety concerns about AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccines, Covishield and Vaxzevria, the pharmaceutical giant announced on Tuesday that it had begun rolling out its Vaxzevria vaccine globally, The Telegraph reported. However, the company said the decision was due to a “surplus of updated vaccines available” since the Covid-19 pandemic, adding that this had led to a “decrease in demand” for the vaccine.
The Telegraph report adds that AstraZeneca’s request to withdraw the Vaxzervria vaccine was submitted on March 5 and came into force on May 7.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday the company also withdrew marketing authorization for the vaccine in Europe, Reuters reported.
AstraZeneca’s latest move comes days after the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical manufacturer admitted in a legal document that its Covid vaccines, in very rare cases, can cause thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome (TTS), a rare syndrome characterized by blood clots (thrombosis) and low platelet counts. . (thrombocytopenia).
However, he also noted that the syndrome can be detected even without vaccination, adding that in each case expert testimony will be necessary to determine the causal relationship.
Despite this, the company has maintained that there is sufficient knowledge from clinical trials and real-world evidence that consistently supports the vaccine’s protection and efficacy. He also reaffirmed that the company’s first priority is “patient protection. “
“Our solidarity is with anyone who has lost a loved one or reported health problems. Patient protection is our most sensible priority and the regulatory government has transparent and strict criteria to ensure the safe use of all medicines, including vaccines. “an AstraZeneca spokesperson said last week.
The pharmaceutical company is pursuing a class-action lawsuit against its Covid-19 vaccines, which has reportedly led to several deaths worldwide. It began after a man, known as Jamie Scott, filed a lawsuit against AstraZeneca, claiming it had evolved. “a blood clot and bleeding in his brain, which left him with severe brain deterioration” after he was injected with the vaccine.
In addition, more than 50 lawsuits have been filed in the AstraZeneca courts over the effects of its vaccine.
The Telegraph previously reported that AstraZeneca had admitted in court documents that its Covid vaccine, Covishield, could cause occasional side effects. Covishield evolved through AstraZeneca and was produced through the Serum Institute of India.
The Supreme Court will soon hear a motion on the rare effects related to Covishield. Although a date has not yet been set for the hearing, Indian Chief Justice DY Chandachud has called for the creation of a panel of experts to investigate the effects of the vaccine.
(With contributions from Reuters)
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