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Interferons

Extavia (interferon beta-1b)

Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Extavia                                                                                                                                    Average retail cost: $9,400/kit

Avonex (interferon beta-1a)

Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Avonex                                                                                                                            Average retail cost: $10,633/dose pack

Betaseron (interferon beta-1b)

Filgrastim, sold under the brand name Neupogen among others, is a medication used to treat low neutrophil count. Low neutrophil counts may occur with HIV/AIDS, following chemotherapy or radiation poisoning, or be of an unknown cause. It may also be used to increase white blood cells for gathering during leukapheresis...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Nivestym                                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $10,695/kit

Avonex Pen (interferon beta-1a)

Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Avonex                                                                                                                                    Average retail cost: $12,900/kit

Rebif (interferon beta-1a)

Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website:Rebif                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $21,813/carton

Plegridy (peginterferon beta-1a)

Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Plegridy                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: *

 

* This drug is only available at select specialty pharmacies, which usually means it may be expensive.

Actimmune (interferon gamma-1b)

Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses...Wikipedia

 

Manufacturer's Website: Actimmune                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: *

 

* This drug is only available at select specialty pharmacies, which usually means it may be expensive.

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