Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn)
Filled with a prescription and delivered free to your door, with help on prior authorization.
Ilumya is a biologic medicine (a medicine made from living cells). It blocks a protein called IL-23, which plays a part in inflammation.
MedRx Infusion can fill Ilumya with a prescription and deliver it free to your door.
What Ilumya is prescribed for
- Plaque psoriasis: adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (a skin condition with thick, scaly patches) who may benefit from shots or pills (systemic therapy) or light therapy (phototherapy).
A prescription is required. Your prescriber decides whether Ilumya is right for you.
How Ilumya is given
Injection under the skin, given by a healthcare professional. When your prescriber agrees it can be given at home, we send a skilled nurse from an accredited nursing agency to give it.
Before you start
Before the first dose, your prescriber may ask for:
- a test for tuberculosis (TB)
- a check that your vaccines are up to date
Read the Medication Guide and the full Ilumya 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 Ilumya. 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, Ilumya Support, 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 Dermatology Referral Form (PDF).
The manufacturer also publishes Ilumya patient services enrollment form and access resources.
Questions
01Does MedRx Infusion fill Ilumya?
Yes. MedRx Infusion can fill Ilumya with a prescription and deliver it free to your door. Our intake team confirms access and coverage for each patient.
02What is Ilumya used for?
Ilumya is approved for plaque psoriasis. Your prescriber decides whether it is right for you.
03Can Ilumya be given at home?
It can be, when your prescriber agrees. We send a skilled nurse from an accredited nursing agency to give Ilumya at home.
04Does insurance cover Ilumya?
Coverage depends on your health plan, and many plans require prior authorization. Our intake team checks your coverage before your first delivery.
Send a referral
Intake handles benefits investigation, prior authorization and scheduling.
Send a referralFax
(844) 671-2601
Send a completed referral form