Extension of shelf life for COVID-19 vaccine Moderna
A new shelf life of 9 months has been approved for Spikevax (COVID-19 vaccine Moderna). This means that a 2-month extension can be retroactively applied to all vials with a printed expiry date up to and including August 2022.
Source:
Specialist Pharmacy Service
SPS commentary:
Moderna issued a Dear Healthcare Professional (DHCP) letter on 23 December 2021 that includes details of affected batches.
All vials with a printed expiry date later than August 2022 will already have the 9-month shelf life printed on the label.