While Americans are enjoying the long holiday break the first interchangeable Rx for Humira quietly launched July 1, 2023 - this means the pharmacy can dispense Cyltezo, the cheaper biosimilar, without a new script.
BUT….its wholesale price is only 5-7% less expensive than Humira. That’s a pittance.
Amjevita reigns as the lowest cost option on the market for Humira. (Assuming you go the non-rebate route). Amjevita is 55% less expensive than Humira.
Speaking of interchangeables, are you still seeing Lantus in your drug claims? Cheaper biosimilars exist and a good PBM and consultant teams have already made the necessary formulary changes to take advantage of the spread.
July is going to see a flurry of additional Humira biosimilars including YUSIMRY, which made news earlier this year announcing a partnership with Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Pharmacy to sell for $569 + tax and shipping.
Has your health plan taken advantage of this yet?
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