BLAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Aug 2014
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
14
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
PLEGRIDY (peginterferon beta-1a) by Biogen is 12. First approved in 2014.
Drug data last refreshed 13h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PLEGRIDY (peginterferon beta-1a) is a pegylated interferon beta therapeutic administered by subcutaneous injection every 14 days for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The exact mechanism of action in MS is unknown, though it is classified as an interferon beta with immunomodulatory properties. It represents a convenient biweekly dosing alternative to more frequent interferon regimens.
Peak
At peak lifecycle stage with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), indicating mature market positioning and stable team size focused on retention and market defense.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism by which PLEGRIDY exerts its effects in patients with multiple sclerosis is unknown. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics There is no biochemical or physiologic effect known to relate directly to the clinical effect of PLEGRIDY. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics After single-dose or…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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