PegIntron/Pegasys both comparable except in price

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PegIntron/Pegasys both comparable except in price

Consumer Reports recommendations regarding PegIntron and Pegasys used for treating Hepatitis C.

Today the magazine reported; PegIntron and Pegasys were both found to be comparable when eliminating the HCV virus. However the article added there was a pretty big difference between the drugs when it came to cost . Who knew?

"PegIntron could save you $72 to $820 per month over Pegasys, depending on the formulation you need. Most people will be treated for at least 24 weeks (about 5 and a half months), and possibly for 48 weeks (a little over 11 months). So the average savings of PegIntron could be significant, ranging from $403 to $4,592 over 24 weeks to $806 to $9,184 over 48 weeks. Each pegylated interferon is only approved to be used in combination with a specific branded ribavirin (Copegus with Pegasys and Rebetol with PegIntron).

However, generic ribavirin tablets may be your best bet because they are significantly less expensive. A month's supply of generic ribavirin will save you $600 to $1,050 per month over Rebetol and $1,320 to $2,310 per month over Copegus, depending on dose. "

Read the complete article here

http://Hepatitis Cnewdrugs.blogspot.com/2010/10/pegintronpegasys-both-comparable-except.html