Interferon alpha [EPC] - N0000175521

Pharmacologic Code	N0000175521
Pharmacologic Name	Interferon alpha
Pharmacologic Uses	alpha interferon interferon alpha
Pharmacologic Concept	Established Pharmacologic Classes - [EPC]
Pharmacologic Concept Description	An established pharmacologic class is a term or phrase that is scientifically valid and clinically meaningful according to the following definitions: A scientifically valid pharmacologic class is supported by documented and submitted empiric evidence showing that the drug's pharmacologic class is known, not theoretical, and relevant and specific to the indication. A clinically meaningful pharmacologic class term or phrase enhances the ability of professionals to understand physiologic effects related to the indication or to anticipate undesirable effects that may be associated with the drug or pharmacologic class.

The table contains 2 products whose active ingredient are classified under the same pharmacologic class Interferon alpha [EPC].

	NDC	Proprietary Name	Non-Proprietary Name	Dosage Form	Route Name	Company Name	Status
	82154-0449	Pegasys	Non-Proprietary Name: Peginterferon Alfa-2a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Pharmaand Gmbh	ACTIVE
	82154-0451	Pegasys	Non-Proprietary Name: Peginterferon Alfa-2a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Pharmaand Gmbh	ACTIVE