MIRCERA vs RETACRIT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MIRCERA and RETACRIT are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	MIRCERA	RETACRIT
Rating	New	60/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-EPOETIN BETA	EPOETIN ALFA-EPBX
Manufacturer	Hoffman-La Roche	Hospira
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Anemia	Anemia

mircera retacrit

Rating

New

60/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-EPOETIN BETA

EPOETIN ALFA-EPBX

Manufacturer

Hoffman-La Roche

Hospira

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Anemia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mircera and Retacrit?

Mircera contains Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta, while Retacrit contains Epoetin Alfa-Epbx — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.