Peginterferon beta-1a
Also known as: Plegridy · Plegridy Pen
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In short
In the European Union, peginterferon beta-1a is indicated for the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in adult patients. In the United States, it is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults, which includes clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease. Peginterferon beta-1a is listed by the cited source as having an approved use for multiple sclerosis.
From: Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Plegridy — EPAR, 16/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency. · Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. · Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 1546168 peginterferon beta-1a
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/002827
Official indications
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EMA (EU) Plegridy
Treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in adult patients.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Plegridy — EPAR, 16/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 16/10/2026 · Official document →
FDA (USA) Plegridy Pen
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PLEGRIDY is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. PLEGRIDY is an interferon beta indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults ( 1 )
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Document date: 20251112 · Official document →
Related terms in the cited sources
Has an official indication for
- Multiple Sclerosis Condition
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Questions
What is Peginterferon beta-1a approved for in the European Union?
Treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in adult patients. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Plegridy — EPAR, 16/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
- Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Plegridy — EPAR, 16/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Anpheros Search catalog 2026.10.5, published 17 October 2026. About the data →
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