Interferon beta [EPC] - N0000191625

Pharmacologic Code	N0000191625
Pharmacologic Name	Interferon beta
Pharmacologic Uses	interferon beta
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 9 products whose active ingredient are classified under the same pharmacologic class Interferon beta [EPC].

	NDC	Proprietary Name	Non-Proprietary Name	Dosage Form	Route Name	Company Name	Status
	44087-0022	Rebif	Non-Proprietary Name: Interferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Emd Serono, Inc.	ACTIVE
	44087-0044	Rebif	Non-Proprietary Name: Interferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Emd Serono, Inc.	ACTIVE
	44087-3322	Rebif Rebidose	Non-Proprietary Name: Interferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Emd Serono, Inc.	ACTIVE
	44087-3344	Rebif Rebidose	Non-Proprietary Name: Interferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Emd Serono, Inc.	ACTIVE
	59627-002	Avonex	Non-Proprietary Name: Interferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Intramuscular	Biogen Inc.	ACTIVE
	59627-003	Avonex Pen	Non-Proprietary Name: Interferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Intramuscular	Biogen Inc.	ACTIVE
	64406-011	Plegridy Pen	Non-Proprietary Name: Peginterferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Biogen Inc.	ACTIVE
	64406-015	Plegridy	Non-Proprietary Name: Peginterferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Subcutaneous	Biogen Inc.	ACTIVE
	64406-017	Plegridy	Non-Proprietary Name: Peginterferon Beta-1a	Injection, Solution	Intramuscular	Biogen Inc.	ACTIVE