PLEGRIDY vs PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. PLEGRIDY and PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL 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	PLEGRIDY	PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A	CORTICOTROPIN
Manufacturer	Biogen Idec	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable, Kit	Injectable
Drug class	—	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Multiple Sclerosis	Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis

plegridy purified cortrophin gel

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A

CORTICOTROPIN

Manufacturer

Biogen Idec

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable, Kit

Injectable

Drug class

—

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Multiple Sclerosis

Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Plegridy and Purified Cortrophin Gel?

Plegridy contains Peginterferon Beta-1a, while Purified Cortrophin Gel contains Corticotropin — 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.