SIMPONI® is taken with the medicine methotrexate as directed. Keep in mind that, while how often you take a medicine matters, there are other important factors to consider. Talk to your doctor about treatment options and what might be right for you.
Your doctor will teach you how to self-inject SIMPONI® under the skin. Once you and your doctor are comfortable with the self-injection process, you will inject SIMPONI® under the skin, just once a month.
Recommended monthly dosing for selected self-injectable anti-TNF biologic medications for adults with moderate to severe RA | |||
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Minimum number of injections every 4 weeks/month | SIMPONI®(golimumab)+ methotrexate | HUMIRA®*(adalimumab) | ENBREL®*(etanercept) |
Humira® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active RA. Humira® can be used alone or in combination with MTX or other non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS).
Enbrel® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in patients with moderately to severely active RA. Enbrel® can be initiated in combination with MTX or used alone.
Prior TNF-alpha inhibitors used under the skin (subcutaneous injection) in a clinical study were Humira® and Enbrel®.
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This presentation is not intended to compare the safety, effectiveness, or uses of these treatments. This information, along with other factors, can be considered with your doctor when discussing treatment options. Please refer to each product's Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for recommended dosing and administration.
While dosing may be important, there are other factors to consider. So talk to your doctor about treatment options and what might be right for you.
Eligible patients using commercial or private insurance can save on out-of-pocket medication costs for SIMPONI®. Eligible patients pay $5 per injection. Maximum program benefit per calendar year shall apply. Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medications. Terms expire at the end of each calendar year. Offer may change or end without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply.
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Whether you are only considering a biologic or have already started treatment with SIMPONI®, connect with us to learn more.