Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa)

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

Skyrizi 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 Skyrizi with a prescription and deliver it free to your door.

What Skyrizi is prescribed for

Plaque psoriasis: adults and children 6 years and older 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).
Psoriatic arthritis: adults and children 6 years and older with active psoriatic arthritis (joint pain and swelling linked to psoriasis).
Crohn's disease: adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease (swelling and sores in the digestive tract).
Ulcerative colitis: adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (swelling and sores in the large intestine).

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

How Skyrizi is given

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

On-body injector, given by you or a caregiver, after training. A nurse can show you or a caregiver how to give it.

IV infusion, 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.

Storage: Keep it in the refrigerator in its original carton to protect it from light. Do not freeze or shake it.

Before you start

Before the first dose, your prescriber may ask for:

a test for tuberculosis (TB)
a blood test to check your liver (for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
a check that your vaccines are up to date

Read the Medication Guide and the full Skyrizi 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 Skyrizi. 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, Skyrizi Complete, 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 Skyrizi Complete enrollment and prescription forms.

Questions

01Does MedRx Infusion fill Skyrizi?

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

02What is Skyrizi used for?

Skyrizi is approved for plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Your prescriber decides whether it is right for you.

03Can Skyrizi be given at home?

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

04Does insurance cover Skyrizi?

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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