Introduction
Vaccine nomenclature for each vaccine is summarised below.
For training and communication purposes the manufacturer’s name should be used; for computer records the approved name is the standard.
Nomenclature for COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech (10micrograms/dose) concentrate for Children 5-11 years
Manufacturer’s name
Comirnaty 10 micrograms/dose concentrate for dispersion for injection Children 5 to 11 years old COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified)
Common name
The COVID-19 vaccine is commonly known as:
Pfizer vaccine for Children
Comirnaty vaccine for Children
Comirnaty 10 micrograms/dose concentrate for Children 5-11 years
Brand Name
Comirnaty® (10micrograms/dose) concentrate
INN
The International Non-proprietary name is:
Tozinameran
Nomenclature for COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech (30 micrograms/dose) concentrate for Adults/Adolescents
Manufacturer’s name
Comirnaty® 30 micrograms/dose concentrate for dispersion for injection Adults/Adolescents COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified)
Common name
The COVID-19 vaccine is commonly known as:
Pfizer vaccine for Adults/Adolescents
Comirnaty® vaccine for Adults/Adolescents
Comirnaty® 30micrograms/dose concentrate for Adults/Adolescents
Brand Name
Comirnaty® (30micrograms/dose) concentrate
INN
The International Non-proprietary Name is:
Tozinameran
Nomenclature for COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
Manufacturer’s name
Vaxzevria®, suspension for injection
Approved name
COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1 S [recombinant])
Common name
The Oxford vaccine
AZ vaccine
Brand Name
Vaxzevria®
Nomenclature for COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna
Manufacturer’s name
Spikevax® dispersion for injection
Approved name
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified)
Common name
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Spikevax®
Brand Name
Spikevax®
