Humira Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

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Humira(adalimumab)

Humira Pediatric Crohn's Disease Starter Package (2 count)

Dosage & Administration

* Administer by subcutaneous injection

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis ( 2.1):

* Adults: 40 mg every other week.
* Some patients with RA not receiving methotrexate may benefit from increasing the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis or Pediatric Uveitis ( 2.2):

Pediatric Weight 2 Years of Age and Older	Recommended Dosage
10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs)	10 mg every other week
15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs)	20 mg every other week
30 kg (66 lbs) and greater	40 mg every other week

Crohn's Disease ( 2.3):

* Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days); 80 mg on Day 15; and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29.

* Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older:

Pediatric Weight	Recommended Dosage
	Days 1 and 15	Starting on Day 29
17 kg (37 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs)	Day 1: 80 mg Day 15: 40 mg	20 mg every other week
40 kg (88 lbs) and greater	Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg	40 mg every other week

Ulcerative Colitis ( 2.4):

* Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), 80 mg on Day 15 and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. Discontinue in patients without evidence of clinical remission by eight weeks (Day 57).

* Pediatric Patients 5 Years of Age and Older:

Pediatric Weight	Recommended Dosage
	Days 1 through 15	Starting on Day 29*
20 kg (44 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs)	Day 1: 80 mg Day 8: 40 mg Day 15: 40 mg	40 mg every other week or 20 mg every week
40 kg (88 lbs) and greater	Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 8: 80 mg Day 15: 80 mg	80 mg every other week or 40 mg every week
* Continue the recommended pediatric dosage in patients who turn 18 years of age and who are well-controlled on their HUMIRA regimen.

Plaque Psoriasis or Adult Uveitis ( 2.5):

* Adults: 80 mg initial dose, followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week after initial dose.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( 2.6):

* Adults:
○ Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days)
○ Day 15: 80 mg
○ Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week

* Adolescents 12 years of age and older:

Adolescent Weight	Recommended Dosage
30 kg (66 lbs) to less than 60 kg (132 lbs)	Day 1: 80 mg Day 8 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every other week
60 kg (132 lbs) and greater	Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week

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Humira Prior Authorization Resources

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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

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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

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Instructions For Use: Plaque Psoriasis

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Instructions For Use: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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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: Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

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Instructions For Use: Uveitis

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Instructions For Use: Crohn's Disease

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Instructions For Use: Pediatric Crohn's Disease

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Instructions For Use: Ulcerative Colitis

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Instructions For Use: Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

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About Humira: Plaque Psoriasis

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Before and After: Plaque Psoriasis

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About Humira: Psoriatic Arthritis

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Doctor Discussion Guide: Psoriatic Arthritis

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About Humira: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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About Humira: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Patient Stories: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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About Humira: Ankylosing Spondylitis

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About Humira: Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

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About Humira: Non-Infectious Uveitis

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About Humira: Ulcerative Colitis

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Patient Stories: Ulcerative Colitis

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About Humira: Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

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Patient Brochure: Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis & Pediatric Crohn's Disease

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About Humira: Crohn's Disease

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Doctor Discussion Guide: Crohn's Disease

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Humira FAQs

How is the dosage of Humira?Humira is available in 19 dosages, including 100 mg/ml Auto-Injector 0.4 ml, 100 mg/ml Auto-Injector 0.8 ml, 100 mg/ml Prefilled Syringe 0.1 ml, 100 mg/ml Prefilled Syringe 0.2 ml, 100 mg/ml Prefilled Syringe 0.4 ml, 100 mg/ml Prefilled Syringe 0.8 ml, 50 mg/ml Auto-Injector 0.8 ml, 50 mg/ml Prefilled Syringe 0.8 ml, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack, mixed Pack and mixed Pack

What does Humira treat?Humira treats Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Uveitis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

What is Humira made of?Humira contains adalimumab which is a Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker

How Is Humira Administered?Humira is administered as a Injectable or Pack

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

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Dosage & Administration

Dosage & Administration

drug label

Humira Prescribing Information

prior authorization

Humira Prior Authorization Resources

Most recent state uniform prior authorization forms

Benefits investigation

Reimbursement help (FRM)

financial assistance

Humira Financial Assistance Options

Copay savings program

Foundation programs

patient education

Humira Patient Education

Getting started on Humira

Patient toolkit

Other resources

people also ask

Humira FAQs