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ETEPLIRSEN vs NUSINERSEN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ETEPLIRSEN vs NUSINERSEN: Safety Overview

Metric ETEPLIRSEN NUSINERSEN
Total FAERS Reports 2,079 7,043
Deaths Reported 59 747
Death Rate 2.8% 10.6%
Hospitalizations 288 2,188
Average Patient Age 15.5 yrs 17.1 yrs
% Female Patients 1.7% 50.1%
FDA Approval Date Sep 19, 2016 Dec 23, 2016
Manufacturer Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Biogen Inc.
Route INTRAVENOUS INTRATHECAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription