RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) is prepared with ample supplies of the influenza antiviral medication RELENZA(R) (zanamivir) Inhalation Powder (www.RELENZA.com) to meet public health needs as the current influenza season peaks. According to newly updated influenza activity data (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/) released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu virus is widespread in 27 states.
Relenza is a preferred medication for all circulating subtypes of influenza virus according to CDC interim guidance, issued on December 19th, 2008 http://www2a.cdc.gov/HAN/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00279. Based on the latest CDC influenza activity data, the influenza A (H1N1) virus appears to be the most prevalent strain circulating this flu season in the United States, but concern of antiviral resistance persists with the influenza A (H1N1) strain. According to CDC surveillance data, RELENZA has not shown resistance to the influenza A (H1N1) virus or any of the other CDC-tested influenza virus subtypes circulating this flu season. Clinical significance cannot be inferred from this surveillance data.
Pharmacies can obtain RELENZA from their wholesalers
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