Avonex most cost effective for Interferon choices of MS drugs
2007-04-13 08:43:56
The timing of this
report now coming out *right* after Copaxone
gave thier results just makes me laugh! So, Copaxone might be cheaper when compared
to all the available MS treatments (excluding Tysabri), but Avonex is cheapest
in the Interferon class of drugs (AB and R). Anyone losing interest yet? Does
any of this info give valid data to you in choosing the best medication for
YOUR health? "The MS Benchmarks analysis showed the total costs over one-year
to MS patients on interferon beta therapy were: AVONEX, $19,896.15; Rebif(R)(Interferon
beta-1a) sc, $22,207.85; and Betaseron(R) (Interferon beta-1b),$21,073.33."