How much does SIMPONI cost without insurance?

GOLIMUMAB is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat ulcerative colitis. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Simponi is around $5,478.00, 28% off the average retail price of $7,617.59.

Who manufactures SIMPONI?

Janssen Biotech, Inc. discovered and developed SIMPONI ARIA®. SIMPONI ARIA® (golimumab) is a prescription medicine.

Does Medicare pay for SIMPONI?

Do Medicare prescription drug plans cover Simponi? No. In general, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) do not cover this drug.

Is SIMPONI covered by Medicare Part D?

How long has SIMPONI been on the market?

Development Timeline for Simponi

Date	Article
May 15, 2013	Approval FDA Approves Simponi to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
Apr 24, 2009	Approval Simponi (golimumab) Receives FDA Approval as First Once-Monthly Anti-TNF for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Which is better Cimzia or SIMPONI?

Cimzia (certolizumab) effectively calms down your immune system, but you have to be comfortable receiving injections. Calms down the immune system. Simponi (golimumab) effectively calms down your immune system, but it is given as a shot and puts you at risk of serious infections like tuberculosis or hepatitis B.

Will Medicare pay for biologics?

Most private health insurance plans cover biologics for RA. So do Medicare Part D and Medicaid.

What is the difference between SIMPONI and SIMPONI ARIA?

Simponi and Simponi Aria for psoriatic arthritis Simponi is approved for use in adults alone or in combination with methotrexate. Simponi Aria is approved to treat PsA in adults as well. But the medication can also be used in children ages 2 years and older. PsA is a type of autoimmune condition.

Can SIMPONI cause hair loss?

No. Hair loss isn’t a side effect of Simponi or Simponi Aria. Hair loss wasn’t a side effect reported for either drug in studies. However, methotrexate, which may be prescribed with Simponi or Simponi Aria, can cause hair loss.

What is the safest biologic for rheumatoid arthritis?

The available evidence indicates that Orencia and Kineret have the lowest risk of serious side effects. However, Kineret, which is given as an injection under the skin every day, causes more redness, itching, rash, and pain at the injection site than the other biologics that are given in this way.

How much do biologics cost Medicare?

Biologics—usually large, complex molecules produced in a living system—are some of the most expensive drugs available, and spending for biologics is growing in Medicare Part D because they treat diseases common among Medicare beneficiaries. Biologics are estimated to cost Part D upwards of $12 billion annually.