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REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant)

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3 active Biologic ✓ Verified May 2026

REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) is a inactivated vaccine Biologic drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in individuals 2 years of age and older.

REPEVAX is a vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

REPEVAX is a vaccine used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. It is administered as a small molecule vaccine, and its non-concomitant formulation is used in clinical studies for various conditions, including papillomavirus infections and neoplasms.

Likelihood of approval
63.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameREPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant)
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classinactivated vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

REPEVAX is a combination vaccine that contains inactivated diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis antigens. It works by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies against these pathogens, providing immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant)

What is REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant)?

REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) is a inactivated vaccine drug developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, indicated for Protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in individuals 2 years of age and older.

How does REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) work?

REPEVAX is a vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

What is REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) used for?

REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) is indicated for Protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in individuals 2 years of age and older.

Who makes REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant)?

REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) is developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (see full Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC pipeline at /company/merck).

What drug class is REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) in?

REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) belongs to the inactivated vaccine class. See all inactivated vaccine drugs at /class/inactivated-vaccine.

What development phase is REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) in?

REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant)?

Common side effects of REPEVAX™ (Non-concomitant) include Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, Fatigue, Headache.

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