Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Drug profile · INN

interferon beta-1b

interferon beta-1b (BETAFERON) is a interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist. Associated with Bayer Australia Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L03) L03AB08
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — interferon beta-1b
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L03)
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

interferon beta-1b (BETAFERON) is a interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist. Associated with Bayer Australia Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN interferon beta-1b
Brand BETAFERON
Mechanism Interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist
Target Interferon alpha/beta receptor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L03)
Route SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation VIAL
ATC code L03AB08

Mechanism of action

Interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist

Primary target: Interferon alpha/beta receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. COMB157G3301 Phase 3 · Novartis India · relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS)
  2. Interferon Beta-1B Phase 2 · University of Hong · COVID

Related & competitor drugs

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  3. apremilast Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
  4. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. axitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is interferon beta-1b?

interferon beta-1b (BETAFERON) is a interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist. Associated with Bayer Australia Ltd. Route of administration: subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for interferon beta-1b?

BETAFERON is a marketed brand name for interferon beta-1b. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of interferon beta-1b?

interferon beta-1b has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.