Hoffmann-La Roche Pegasys Alternative

[Dovakin]

Hi! I recently found out that Hoffmann-La Roche discontinued Pegasys and the worldwide rights for it were acquired by pharma&. Does anyone know what new brand names it is currently sold under? Or any peginterferon 2-a alternatives available in Europe?

[Dovme]

I live in Germany and l just picked up several packs all are labeled Roche with a German address ?

This has some information

gene.com/patients/medicines...

[Dovakin in reply to Dovme]

Hi Dovme! What the manufacture date on the packaging?

[Dovme in reply to Dovakin]

Hi Dovakin

Just checked no manufacture date only a use by date which on some is 23 on others 24

[Dovakin in reply to Dovme]

Thank you for looking into it, Dovme!

[Dovakin]

I see. This means that it was manufactured 4 years prior to the expiration date (2019/2020).

[JT_Marlin]

Im in the US and mine is manufactured by Genentech

[Dovakin in reply to JT_Marlin]

Hi JT_Marlin! Appreciate the info.

[pepper-]

Suggest you look into switching to ropeginterferon 2b brand name Besremi. Approved in Europe for about 3 years and FDA approved in USA last November. It's the latest version of interferon treatment. Longer lasting than Pegasys, 2 injections per month, and maintains more stable blood levels. Worth a discussion with your healthcare provider.

[yippinurse]

I would try to get besremi since it is for PV.