mircera
Mircera (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta) is a medication used to treat Anemia.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta · by Hoffman-La Roche
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Methoxy Polyethylene GLYCOL-EPOETIN Beta 0.6MG/KG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- anemia
- Manufacturer
- Hoffman-La Roche
- FDA application
- BLA125164
Storing Mircera, and how long it keeps
Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.
- “Discard after 30 days.”
- “Store Mircera refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light.”
- “Always store Mircera prefilled syringes in their original cartons.”
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Mircera treat?
- Mircera (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta) may be used to treat anemia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Mircera?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Mircera. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Mircera?
- Mircera is marketed by Hoffman-La Roche. You can see Hoffman-La Roche's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Mircera a brand-name or generic drug?
- Mircera is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta.
- Is Mircera available over the counter?
- No. Mircera is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Mircera come in?
- Mircera is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Mircera FDA-registered?
- Mircera is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number BLA125164. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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