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PIOGLITAZONE vs PIRFENIDONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PIOGLITAZONE vs PIRFENIDONE: Safety Overview

Metric PIOGLITAZONE PIRFENIDONE
Total FAERS Reports 11,771 37,933
Deaths Reported 1,954 8,895
Death Rate 16.6% 23.4%
Hospitalizations 1,485 7,004
Average Patient Age 65.0 yrs 73.7 yrs
% Female Patients 41.0% 37.8%
FDA Approval Date Apr 17, 2018 Apr 28, 2022
Manufacturer DIRECT RX ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription