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PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A vs PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A vs PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B: Safety Overview

Metric PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B
Total FAERS Reports 24,277 4,226
Deaths Reported 534 184
Death Rate 2.2% 4.4%
Hospitalizations 2,482 978
Average Patient Age 52.2 yrs 57.8 yrs
% Female Patients 48.1% 48.1%
Manufacturer pharmaand GmbH N/A
Route SUBCUTANEOUS N/A
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription