Moderna's mNEXSPIKE Set for European Expansion Following EMA Endorsement

December 15, 2025
Moderna's mNEXSPIKE Set for European Expansion Following EMA Endorsement
  • Moderna aims to expand mNEXSPIKE into Europe pending regulatory timelines and local market access, marking ongoing growth in the European respiratory vaccine market.

  • Moderna has filed for approvals in additional markets and already holds FDA and Health Canada approvals for mRNA-1283.

  • In the Phase 3 study, a 10 microgram dose of mRNA-1283 was evaluated against a 50 microgram dose of mRNA-1273.

  • Phase 3 results showed mNEXSPIKE had a safety profile similar to Spikevax, with fewer local reactions and common solicited adverse events including injection-site pain, fatigue, headache, and myalgia.

  • Moderna’s forward-looking statements address market opportunities, regulatory timelines, and global vaccine strategy, alongside standard risk disclosures.

  • The press release references ongoing endemic circulation of COVID-19 in Europe and includes remarks from Moderna’s CEO on strategic focus.

  • The press release contains forward-looking statements and standard risk disclosures, and provides contact information for media and investors.

  • The EMA CHMP issued a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization of mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283) for individuals 12 and older to prevent COVID-19.

  • Media and investor relations contact information is provided for further inquiries.

  • Phase 3 enrollment included about 11,400 participants, with mRNA-1283 showing a 9.3% higher relative vaccine efficacy overall versus mRNA-1273 starting 14 days after vaccination, and 13.5% higher efficacy among adults 65 and older.

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