MS Decisions aid


Explore the range of MS disease modifying drugs (DMDs) using the filters to narrow down the options.

You can expand each DMD entry to read more details by clicking on the drug name.

Contact your MS health professionals if you have further questions about your personal circumstances.

Nation I live in
The availability of some DMDs is different for each of the UK nations.
What type of MS is the drug for?
How do I take the drug?
How often do I need to take the drug?
How often do I need to visit a clinic for regular monitoring and tests?

Disease Modifying Drugs

DMDs

Aubagio

Teriflunomide

Pill

Frequency:
More than monthly in the first year
Effectiveness:
Moderately effective
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Avonex

Interferon beta 1a

Self-injection

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
Moderately effective
Side effects

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Brabio

Glatiramer acetate

Self-injection

Frequency:
Effectiveness:
Moderately effective
Side effects

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Copaxone

Glatiramer acetate

Self-injection

Frequency:
Effectiveness:
Moderately effective
Side effects

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Extavia

Interferon beta 1b

Self-injection

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
Moderately effective
Side effects

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Gilenya

Fingolimod

Pill

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
More effective
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Kesimpta

Ofatumumab

Self-injection

Frequency:
Effectiveness:
Highly effective
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Lemtrada

Alemtuzumab

Infusion

Frequency:
Every month
Effectiveness:
Highly effective
Side effects

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Mavenclad

Cladribine

Pill

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
More effective
Side effects

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Ocrevus

Ocrelizumab

Infusion

Frequency:
Effectiveness:
Highly effective
Side effects

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Plegridy

Peginterferon beta 1a

Self-injection

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
Moderately effective
Side effects

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Ponvory

Ponesimod

Pill

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
More effective
Side effects

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Rebif

Interferon beta 1a

Self-injection

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
Moderately effective
Side effects

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Tecfidera

Dimethyl fumarate

Pill

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
More effective
Side effects

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Tysabri

Natalizumab

Infusion

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
Highly effective
Side effects

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Vumerity

Diroximel fumarate

Pill

Frequency:
Every 3 months
Effectiveness:
More effective
Side effects

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