- Hepatitis B
- For Adults (Including HBV Screening)
Which HepB products can be given to adult patients?
Heplisav-B (Dynavax, 2-dose series), and Twinrix (GSK, combination HepA-HepB, 3-dose series) are approved for adults age 18 years and older. Engerix-B (GSK) and Recombivax HB (Merck), both administered as a 1.0 mL 3-dose series, are approved for adults age 20 years and older; young adults who are age 19 receive the 0.5 mL pediatric dose of Engerix-B and Recombivax HB. PreHevbrio (VBI, 3-dose series), was available and used in adults age 18 years and older between 2021 and 2024 before it was removed from the market following the bankruptcy of its manufacturer.
Last reviewed:
January 17, 2025