| Psoriasis vulgaris
Enstilar vs Taltz
Side-by-side clinical, coverage, and cost comparison for psoriasis vulgaris.Deep comparison between: Enstilar vs Taltz with Prescriber.AI
AI compares prescribing info and payer-specific access barriers across 1,200+ formularies. Here's a preview of what prescribers are already asking.Safety signalsTaltz has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Enstilar based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Taltz but not Enstilar, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Enstilar
Taltz
At A Glance
Topical
Once daily
Vitamin D3 analog + corticosteroid
SC injection
Every 4 weeks (maintenance)
IL-17A antagonist
Indications
- Psoriasis vulgaris
- Psoriasis vulgaris
- Arthritis, Psoriatic
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Dosing
Psoriasis vulgaris Apply to affected areas once daily for up to 4 weeks; maximum dose not to exceed 60 g every 4 days; rub in gently; do not use with occlusive dressings, on the face, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.
Psoriasis vulgaris 160 mg SC at Week 0, then 80 mg at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks.
Arthritis, Psoriatic 160 mg SC at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks.
Ankylosing spondylitis, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis 160 mg SC at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks.
Contraindications
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- Previous serious hypersensitivity reaction to ixekizumab or to any of the excipients
Adverse Reactions
Postmarketing Application site burning, atrophy, striae, telangiectasia, dryness, perioral dermatitis, secondary infection, miliaria, cataracts, glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure.
Most common (>=1%) Injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, nausea, tinea infections.
Serious Serious infections, hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, inflammatory bowel disease.
Pharmacology
Enstilar Foam combines calcipotriene hydrate, a synthetic vitamin D3 analog, and betamethasone dipropionate, a synthetic corticosteroid; exact mechanisms of action in the treatment of plaque psoriasis are unknown.
Humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and inhibits its interaction with the IL-17 receptor.
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Enstilar
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (6/12) · Step Therapy (10/12) · Qty limit (9/12)
Taltz
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (10/12) · Step Therapy (10/12) · Qty limit (9/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Enstilar
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (1/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (3/8)
Taltz
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (1/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (1/8)
Humana
Enstilar
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (3/3) · Qty limit (2/3)
Taltz
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (3/3) · Qty limit (3/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
$30/fillfill
Leo Copay Savings Card: EnstilarCommercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
$25/momo
Taltz Savings Card - Non-covered benefitCommercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
Final cost depends on formulary coverage
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Clinical data sourced from FDA-approved labeling. Coverage data via MMIT. Updated monthly.