Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drugs compared
Compare all 5 Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drugs side by side, used for conditions such as multiple sclerosis, relapsing-remitting, colitis, ulcerative. They share one FDA-defined mechanism but differ in approved uses, prescription status, brand-vs-generic options, price, and FDA recall-safety record — which our independent rating scores. The highest-rated is fingolimod hydrochloride.
Top-rated sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator: 1. Fingolimod Hydrochloride · 2. Gilenya · 3. Velsipity
| Drug | Generic | Form | Status | Used for | Safety ratingFDA recall-based | Pharmacy pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingolimod Hydrochloride | — | Capsule | Prescription | Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting | 72/100 | $144 |
| Gilenya | Fingolimod Hydrochloride | Capsule | Prescription | Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting | 70/100 | $144 |
| Velsipity | Etrasimod Arginine | Tablet | Prescription | Colitis, Ulcerative | 64/100 | — |
| Ponvory | Ponesimod | Tablet | Prescription | Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting | Not yet rated | — |
| Zeposia | Ozanimod Hydrochloride | Capsule | Prescription | Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting | Not yet rated | — |
The safety rating column is unique to pharmaranks — an independent 0–100 score from FDA regulatory recall data. Higher is safer. Not medical advice.
Best sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator by condition
Full ranking · 5 drugs
- 172/100
fingolimod hydrochloride
Fingolimod Hydrochloride
- 270/100
gilenya
Fingolimod Hydrochloride
- 364/100
velsipity
Etrasimod Arginine
- 4New
ponvory
Ponesimod
- 5New
zeposia
Ozanimod Hydrochloride
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drug class?
Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator is an FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (EPC) — a group of drugs that share a mechanism of action. pharmaranks lists 5 Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator products, each independently rated.
Are all Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drugs the same?
No. Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drugs share the same core mechanism — that is why they sit in one FDA class — but they differ in their approved uses, available forms, whether they are prescription or over-the-counter, brand-vs-generic options and price, and their FDA recall-safety record.
What conditions do Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drugs treat?
Per NIH RxClass drug-classification data, Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drugs are used for conditions including multiple sclerosis, relapsing-remitting, colitis, ulcerative.
Which Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drug is best-rated?
By our independent rating, fingolimod hydrochloride currently ranks highest among Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator drugs. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data — always consult a professional.
Sources: the Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator class definition and its member drugs come from the U.S. NLM RxClass (Established Pharmacologic Class); how the class works is summarized from Fingolimod - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf. Ratings are pharmaranks’ independent FDA recall-safety analysis.