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METHOXSALEN vs VERTEPORFIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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METHOXSALEN vs VERTEPORFIN: Safety Overview

Metric METHOXSALEN VERTEPORFIN
Total FAERS Reports 646 753
Deaths Reported 164 19
Death Rate 25.4% 2.5%
Hospitalizations 136 46
Average Patient Age 42.3 yrs 68.4 yrs
% Female Patients 48.5% 31.1%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 12, 2000
Manufacturer Strides Pharma Science Limited Bausch Health US LLC
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription