Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)

Filled with a prescription and delivered free to your door, with help on prior authorization.

Cimzia is a biologic medicine called a TNF blocker. It blocks TNF, a protein that plays a part in inflammation (swelling and irritation).

MedRx Infusion can fill Cimzia with a prescription and deliver it free to your door.

What Cimzia is prescribed for

Crohn's disease: adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (swelling and sores in the gut) when usual treatments did not work well enough.
Rheumatoid arthritis: adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (a disease where the immune system attacks the joints).
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis: children 2 years and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (childhood arthritis in many joints).
Psoriatic arthritis: adults with active psoriatic arthritis (joint pain and swelling linked to psoriasis).
Ankylosing spondylitis: adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine).
Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (arthritis of the spine that does not show on X-rays) with signs of inflammation that tests can measure.
Plaque psoriasis: adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (a skin condition with thick, scaly patches) who may benefit from medicine that treats the whole body (systemic therapy) or light therapy (phototherapy).

A prescription is required. Your prescriber decides whether Cimzia is right for you.

How Cimzia is given

Injection under the skin, given by a healthcare professional, or you or a caregiver after training. A nurse can show you or a caregiver how to give it.

Storage: Keep Cimzia prefilled syringes in the refrigerator in the original carton to protect them from light. Do not freeze them; if needed, you can keep them at room temperature (up to 77°F) one time for up to 7 days, but then do not put them back in the refrigerator.

Before you start

Before the first dose, your prescriber may ask for:

a test for tuberculosis (TB)
a blood test for hepatitis B
a check that your vaccines are up to date

Important safety information: This medicine has a boxed warning about the risk of serious infections, including tuberculosis (TB), and certain cancers, such as lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system).

Read the Medication Guide and the full Cimzia prescribing information, and ask your prescriber or our pharmacists about side effects. Our pharmacists are on call 24 hours a day.

Insurance and prior authorization

Health plans often require prior authorization for Cimzia. Our intake team checks your coverage and works with your prescriber’s office on the paperwork before your first delivery.

The manufacturer runs a support program, CIMplicity, that may help eligible patients with costs and access.

How to refer a patient

Offices can call (844) 671-2600 or fax a referral to (844) 671-2601. Use the Rheumatology Referral Form (PDF).

The manufacturer also publishes Cimzia patient enrollment form and office resources (UCB Immunology Support).

Questions

01Does MedRx Infusion fill Cimzia?

Yes. MedRx Infusion can fill Cimzia with a prescription and deliver it free to your door. Our intake team confirms access and coverage for each patient.

02What is Cimzia used for?

Cimzia is approved for Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and plaque psoriasis. Your prescriber decides whether it is right for you.

03Can Cimzia be given at home?

Yes. You or a caregiver can give Cimzia at home after training, and a nurse can show you how. Your prescriber decides which form is right for you.

04Does insurance cover Cimzia?

Coverage depends on your health plan, and many plans require prior authorization. Our intake team checks your coverage before your first delivery.

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