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METHOTREXATE vs METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-EPOETIN BETA: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHOTREXATE vs METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-EPOETIN BETA: Safety Overview

Metric METHOTREXATE METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-EPOETIN BETA
Total FAERS Reports 253,987 7,026
Deaths Reported 21,265 1,352
Death Rate 8.4% 19.2%
Hospitalizations 68,793 1,323
Average Patient Age 49.6 yrs 59.6 yrs
% Female Patients 74.7% 51.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Accord Healthcare Inc. Vifor (International) Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription