Tremfya (guselkumab)

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

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

What Tremfya is prescribed for

Plaque psoriasis: adults, and children 6 years and older who weigh at least 40 kg (about 88 pounds), 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 who weigh at least 40 kg (about 88 pounds), with active psoriatic arthritis (joint pain and swelling linked to psoriasis).
Ulcerative colitis: adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (swelling and sores in the large intestine).
Crohn's disease: adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease (swelling and sores in the digestive tract).

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

How Tremfya 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.

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 ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and for psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis if your doctor thinks it is needed)
a check that your vaccines are up to date

Read the Medication Guide and the full Tremfya 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 Tremfya. 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, Tremfya withMe, 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 Tremfya withMe patient enrollment forms (J&J withMe for healthcare professionals).

Questions

01Does MedRx Infusion fill Tremfya?

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

02What is Tremfya used for?

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

03Can Tremfya be given at home?

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

04Does insurance cover Tremfya?

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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