Drug Injections for MS Become More Convenient
Betaseron® is now available in the US in a new “room-temperature” formula.
Given via subcutaneous injection every other day
for the long-term treatment of relapsing-remitting
MS (RRMS), Betaseron previously needed to be refrigerated – making
travel difficult for people using this medication.
Presently, Betaseron is the only long-term treatment
for RRMS that does not require refrigeration.
Similar to Rebif® (taken three times per week),
Copaxone® (given daily) now offers a preparation
that is “ready for injection.” Both are
given subcutaneously for the long-term treatment
of RRMS. The premixed medications are available in
pre-filled syringes that eliminate the need for mixing
as well as the need to switch needles after mixing – so
only one needle is used. The pre-filled syringes
may be used with the auto injector for greater ease
and fewer injection-site reactions.
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