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Table 1 Disease-modifying drugs for multiple sclerosis

From: Updated cost-of-care estimates for commercially insured patients with multiple sclerosis: retrospective observational analysis of medical and pharmacy claims data

Brand Name

Generic Name

HCPCS Codesa

Avonexb

IFN beta-1a IMb

J1825, Q3025

Betaseronb, Extavia

IFN beta-1b SCb

J1830

Copaxoneb

Glatiramer acetateb

J1595

Gilenya

Fingolimod

None

Rebifb

IFN beta-1a SCb

J1826, Q3026

Tysabri

Natalizumab

J2323, Q4079

  1. aDrugs were identified by brand names on pharmacy claims and HCPCS codes on medical claims.
  2. bIndicates a DMD included in the study by Prescott et al. [10].
  3. DMD = disease-modifying drug; HCPCS = Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System; IFN = interferon; IM = intramuscular; SC = subcutaneous.