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PLECANATIDE vs POLIDOCANOL: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PLECANATIDE vs POLIDOCANOL: Safety Overview

Metric PLECANATIDE POLIDOCANOL
Total FAERS Reports 967 1,302
Deaths Reported 45 11
Death Rate 4.7% 0.8%
Hospitalizations 50 115
Average Patient Age 63.5 yrs 58.1 yrs
% Female Patients 75.4% 78.1%
FDA Approval Date Jan 19, 2017 Dec 21, 2017
Manufacturer Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc. Methapharm, Inc
Route ORAL INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription