Real-world data of relapse rates in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) newly initiating self-treatment with interferon beta-1a (Rebif®) to be presented
Darmstadt, Germany – Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced that clinical and real-world data about interferon beta-1a (Rebif®) will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) 68th Annual Meeting, taking place from April 15 to 21, 2016, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
A real-world assessment of relapse rates in patients with MS newly initiating self-injectable treatment with interferon beta-1a versus an oral disease-modifying therapy, as well as the clinical effect of interferon beta-1a on ‘no evident disease activity’ (NEDA) and MRI outcomes, will be revealed in data presented by Merck.
“Patients with MS have more choices than ever before, but, given the potential devastation of this disease, consistent validation and balance of comparative effectiveness is paramount to selecting the most appropriate treatment,” said Mr. Rick Munschauer, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Neurology and Immunology, EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck in the US and Canada. “We are committed to enhancing care for people living with MS. That commitment includes continuing to deepen our understanding of the clinical and real-world impact of Rebif to inform the most optimal choice of therapy for patients. With a well-established safety profile supported by more than 20 years of combined clinical trial and patient experience and efficacy across three key disease measures – including reducing relapse rates and delaying disability progression – Rebif is an important treatment option for relapsing MS.”
