PBM Moves Boost Uptake of Humira Biosimilars
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Jul 25, 2024
Beginning on July 18, Boehringer Ingelheim will offer its citrate-free Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm), an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab), at a low cash price available exclusively on the GoodRx website, according to a press release. Both high- and low- concentration versions of the biosimilar, administered in either auto-injectors or pre-filled syringes, will be available at a price of $550 per two pack, a 92% discount from the Humira list price.
Following the launch of Amgen Inc.’s Amjevita (adalimumab-atto), another nine FDA-approved Humira biosimilars entered the U.S. market. Most recently, Teva Pharmaceuticals, a unit of Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd., and Alvotech launched Simlandi (adalimumab-ryvk) in May. The FDA approved the interchangeable, high-concentration, citrate-free drug in February for nine of its reference drug’s indications.
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