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INTERFERON ALFA-2B vs INTERFERON BETA-1A: Which Drug Is Safer?

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INTERFERON ALFA-2B vs INTERFERON BETA-1A: Safety Overview

Metric INTERFERON ALFA-2B INTERFERON BETA-1A
Total FAERS Reports 2,075 67,471
Deaths Reported 145 4,014
Death Rate 7.0% 5.9%
Hospitalizations 389 17,509
Average Patient Age 53.2 yrs 52.8 yrs
% Female Patients 48.6% 80.7%
Manufacturer N/A Biogen Inc.
Route N/A INTRAMUSCULAR
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription