Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to peginterferon beta 1a
4 other medicines are given the same way (subcutaneous) and in the same FDA class as peginterferon beta 1a or labeled mainly for the same use (multiple sclerosis); 1 is in its class, interferon betas: interferon beta 1a; the others include 1 adrenocorticotropic hormone and 1 cd20-directed cytolytic antibody (FDA labels read October 8, 2026). In the same class, the lowest pharmacy cost is $1,848.67 per mL (Rebif rebidose 44 mcg/0.5 mL) (what pharmacies paid in the NADAC survey; strengths differ).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as peginterferon beta 1a?
Multiple sclerosis lists all 23 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (subcutaneous) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peginterferon beta 1ainterferon beta | this medicine | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry |
| Interferon beta 1ainterferon beta · same class | Multiple sclerosis | none listed | $1,848.67 per mL 44 mcg/0.5 mL | No | No current entry |
| Glatiramer | Multiple sclerosis | 8 labelers | $86.10 per mL 40 mg/mL syringe | Yes | No current entry |
| Corticotropinadrenocorticotropic hormone | Multiple sclerosis | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry |
| Ofatumumabcd20-directed cytolytic antibody | Multiple sclerosis | none listed | $24,369.37 per mL 20 mg/0.4 mL pen | No | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Peginterferon beta 1a: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls