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Taltz®

(ixekizumab)
Taltz
    Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Tremfya®
  • Cosentyx®
  • Humira®
  • Skyrizi®
  • Dupixent®
Prescription Only

Taltz, a monoclonal antibody, has anti-inflammatory properties and can potentially alleviate symptoms of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Its administration involves subcutaneous injection, and the most common side effects include injection site reactions and an elevated susceptibility to infections.

Taltz is FDA approved for the following indications: Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondylarthritis.

Stelara®

(Ustekinumab)
Stelara
    Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Tremfya®
  • Cosentyx®
  • Humira®
  • Skyrizi®
  • Dupixent®
Prescription Only

Stelara is an immunosuppressant medication that targets two inflammatory cytokines, IL-12 and IL-23, which are key contributors to chronic inflammation. For Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Stelara is administered every 8 weeks, and for psoriasis, it is given every 12 weeks. Its most frequently reported side effects are an increased susceptibility to infection, as well as nasopharyngitis, headache, and fatigue.

Stelara is FDA approved for the following indications: Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis.

Dosage & Administration

Administration
Subcutaneous injection. Learn more.
Subcutaneous injection. Learn more.
Dosing
160 mg at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks. Learn more.
45 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg every 12 weeks for adult Psoriatic Arthritis. Weight-based dosing for pediatric Psoriatic Arthritis
Latin Shorthand
160 mg Week 0, 80 mg q4w. Learn more.
45 mg Week 0, 4, then 45 mg q12w

Financial Assistance

Copay
$5 Learn more.
$5
Annual Cap
$9,100 Learn more.
Assistance Expiration
12/31/2025 or 36 months from qualification, whichever comes first (with prior authorization and appeal process as required). Learn more.
End of each calendar year (subject to change or discontinuation without notice)
Generics
No lower-cost generic available
No lower-cost generic available

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