Interferon Beta-1a

Not Applicable

04/01/2022 Disease-modifying therapies for treating multiple sclerosis

The Ministry of Health’s Drug Advisory Committee has recommended:

• Fingolimod 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg capsules for treating adults and children with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, and

• Siponimod 0.25 mg and 2 mg tablets for treating adults with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis with active disease evidenced by relapses or imaging features of inflammatory activity.

Subsidy status

[R] Fingolimod 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg capsules and siponimod 0.25 mg and 2 mg tablets are recommended for inclusion on the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) for the abovementioned indications.

[NR] MAF assistance does not apply to any formulations or strengths of alemtuzumab, cladribine, dimethyl fumarate, interferon beta-1a, natalizumab, ofatumumab or teriflunomide for treating adults or children with any form of multiple sclerosis.

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This section displays recommendation from the MOH Drug Advisory Committee for subsidy and appropriate use of the drug as extracted from the Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE) Drug Guidances. As this website is updated monthly, please refer to the ACE website for the most updated information.

Note:

General availability information reflected is based on the Public Healthcare Institutions’ (PHI) formulary on what is commonly used for treating their patient population and may or may not be available for patients not under the care of that institution. It does not reflect the PHI’s actual inventory availability and is subjected to change. Please consult the Public Hospitals or Polyclinics for details on availability and supply restrictions/considerations. General availability is not tied to any brand unless otherwise stated.

Users are to consult the respective PHIs for actual inventory availability and supply restrictions/consideration