Cimzia Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

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Cimzia(certolizumab pegol)

Cimzia 200 MG in 1 ML Prefilled Syringe

Dosage & Administration

CIMZIA is administered by subcutaneous injection. The recommended initial dose of CIMZIA is 400 mg (given as two subcutaneous injections of 200 mg) ( 2).

Crohn's Disease ( 2.1)

* 400 mg initially and at Weeks 2 and 4. If response occurs, follow with 400 mg every four weeks

Rheumatoid Arthritis ( 2.2)

* 400 mg initially and at Weeks 2 and 4, followed by 200 mg every other week; for maintenance dosing, 400 mg every 4 weeks can be considered

Psoriatic Arthritis ( 2.3)

* 400 mg initially and at week 2 and 4, followed by 200 mg every other week; for maintenance dosing, 400 mg every 4 weeks can be considered.

Ankylosing Spondylitis ( 2.4)

* 400 mg (given as 2 subcutaneous injections of 200 mg each) initially and at weeks 2 and 4, followed by 200 mg every other week or 400 mg every 4 weeks.

Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis ( 2.5)

* 400 mg (given as 2 subcutaneous injections of 200 mg each) initially and at weeks 2 and 4, followed by 200 mg every other week or 400 mg every 4 weeks.

Plaque Psoriasis ( 2.6, 14.6)

* 400 mg (given as 2 subcutaneous injections of 200 mg each) every other week. For some patients (with body weight ≤ 90 kg), a dose of 400 mg (given as 2 subcutaneous injections of 200 mg each) initially and at Weeks 2 and 4, followed by 200 mg every other week may be considered.

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Cimzia Prior Authorization Resources

Most recent state uniform prior authorization forms

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Arizona - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Colorado - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Hawaii - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jul 26, 2024Illinois - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Indiana - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Louisiana - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Minnesota - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024New Hampshire - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024New Mexico - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Oregon - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jun 26, 2024Texas - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jul 07, 2024Washington - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Verified: Jul 07, 2024Wisconsin - Uniform Prior Authorization Form

Complete Letter of Medical Necessity

Coverage Authorization Request

CIMplicity Enrollment & Benefits Verification Form: Rheumatology & GI

CIMplicity Enrollment & Benefits Verification Form: Dermatology

Benefits investigation

CIMplicity Enrollment & Benefits Verification Form: Rheumatology & GI

CIMplicity Enrollment & Benefits Verification Form: Dermatology

Reimbursement help (FRM)

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financial assistance

Cimzia Financial Assistance Options

Copay savings program

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Overview

Reduce patient OOP costs for drug (and occasionally for drug administration/infusion costs or drug-related test costs)

Patient benefit

A portion (or all) of patient OOP (deductible, copay), typically up to monthly and/or annual max

Patient eligibility

Patient must enroll or activate (may permit HCPs to enroll on patient’s behalf for HCP-administered drugs)
Generally, must have commercial insurance (rarely, may permit uninsured patients to use)
May never be used with government insurance

How to sign up

Cards may be downloadable digital cards or hard copies
Some pharmacos offer debit cards with pre-loaded copay benefit
Typically, available through multiple channels (e.g., rep to HCP to patient; pharmacy to patient; patient via website, Hub live agent, or copay vendor (live agent or IVR); patient and HCP via Hub enrollment form)
Some HCP-administered product programs permit HCPs to enroll on a patient’s behalf through via Hub form

Bridge program

CIMplicity Enrollment & Benefits Verification Form: Dermatology

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Overview

Provide patient immediate access to therapy during an insurance delay (typically new starts; some may cover change in insurance)
Limited time/ fill (typically 7-30 days; some may offer additional fill for continued delay up to certain limit)

Patient benefit

100% free (outside of insurance)

Patient eligibility

HCP must enroll patient
May be limited to commercially insured patients (i.e., no government beneficiaries); some programs may allow government beneficiaries

How to sign up

Typically HCP assisted enrollment (via form)

Foundation programs

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Overview

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations provide direct cost-sharing and other support (e.g., travel, counseling) through disease-state funds to indigent patients on first-come first-served basis
These organizations may receive financial contributions from drug manaufacturers for particular disease-state funds that cannot provide funds directly to patients - the foundation must be independent/unaligned

Patient benefit

Patients apply for grants that cover a portion (or all) of their out-of-pocket costs (deductibles and copays) until the grant is exhausted

Patient eligibility

Patients must apply and meet eligibility criteria including income level (typically a multiple of federal poverty line), specific diagnosis, insurance status, etc.

How to sign up

Patients submit proof of out-of-pocket drug costs to charities for reimbursement

patient education

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Getting started on Cimzia

Instructions For Use: Plaque Psoriasis

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Instructions For Use: Psoriatic Arthritis

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Instructions For Use: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Instructions For Use: Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Instructions For Use: nr-axSpA

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Instructions For Use: Crohn's Disease

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Receiving Cimzia (In Office Injections)

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About Cimzia: Plaque Psoriasis

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Side Effects: Plaque Psoriasis

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Doctor Discussion Guide: Plaque Psoriasis

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About Cimzia: Psoriatic Arthritis

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Side Effects: Psoriatic Arthritis

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Doctor Discussion Guide: Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

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About Cimzia: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Patient Stories: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Side Effects: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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About Cimzia: Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Side Effects: Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Doctor Discussion Guide: Ankylosing Spondylitis

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About Cimzia: nr-axSpA

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Patient Stories: nr-axSpA

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Side Effects: nr-axSpA

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Doctor Discussion Guide: nr-axSpA

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About Cimzia: Crohn's Disease

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Side Effects: Crohn's Disease

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Cimzia FAQs

How is the dosage of Cimzia?Cimzia is available in 2 dosages, including 200 mg Injection and 200 mg/ml Prefilled Syringe 1 ml

What does Cimzia treat?Cimzia treats Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis

What is Cimzia made of?Cimzia contains certolizumab pegol which is a Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker

How Is Cimzia Administered?Cimzia is administered as a Injectable

What Are The Cimzia Mechanism Of Action?Cimzia mechanism of action is Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity

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Dosage & Administration

Dosage & Administration

drug label

Cimzia Prescribing Information

prior authorization

Cimzia Prior Authorization Resources

Most recent state uniform prior authorization forms

Benefits investigation

Reimbursement help (FRM)

financial assistance

Cimzia Financial Assistance Options

Copay savings program

Bridge program

Foundation programs

patient education

Cimzia Patient Education

Getting started on Cimzia

Patient toolkit

people also ask

Cimzia FAQs