For adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who are steroid-dependent or have failed or were intolerant to conventional therapy.
SIMPONI® Dosing: 4-week dosing after 3 starter injections
Starting SIMPONI®
2 injections on your first day,
followed by
1 injection 2 weeks later
Continuing SIMPONI®
1 injection every 4 weeks
If your doctor decides that you or your caregiver can give your injections at home, you will need to be trained on the proper way to self-inject SIMPONI® directly under the skin. Once you've learned how to self-inject, you can do it at home without visiting the doctor's office.
The flexibility to choose
SIMPONI® offers 2 easy-to-use injection options:
SmartJect® autoinjector: Specially designed with patients in mind
The SmartJect® autoinjector is specially designed to help you self-inject—without ever having to see the needle. The SmartJect® autoinjector has an easy-to-grip, oval-shaped body and a button on the side that takes only a simple squeeze to inject SIMPONI® under the skin.
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Other built-in features include:
- A thin needle that remains hidden throughout the injection process
- A safety sleeve that has to be pressed firmly against the skin for the medicine to inject
- A yellow indicator that appears in the viewing window when you have finished injecting to let you know the autoinjector has worked properly
Once your doctor determines that you can self-inject using the SmartJect® autoinjector, you can take your SIMPONI® medication at home without having to travel to your doctor's office for your injection.
The SIMPONI® prefilled syringe
For those who prefer a prefilled syringe, SIMPONI® offers that choice, too. As with the SmartJect® autoinjector, you must learn to use it in your doctor's office and be taught by your doctor or another member of your healthcare team. The prefilled syringe, just like the SmartJect® autoinjector, provides the convenience of injecting on your own, in the comfort and privacy of your home.
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Please refer to the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use, included with your SIMPONI® medication, for more information on injecting with SIMPONI®.
SIMPONI® is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of a physician.
Get SIMPONI® through your specialty pharmacy
Biologic medications such as SIMPONI® require special handling, and specialty pharmacies have experience in managing these kinds of medications.
Doctor writes
prescription and
sends it to a
specialty pharmacy
Specialty pharmacy
calls you about your
insurance coverage
and potential
out-of-pocket costs
Specialty pharmacy
arranges delivery of
your medication
Patient Support for SIMPONI®
Once you and your doctor have decided that SIMPONI® is right for you, Janssen CarePath will help you find the resources you may need to get started and stay on track.
Paying for SIMPONI®
Janssen CarePath can identify cost support options that may help with managing your out-of-pocket costs-whether you have commercial or private heath insurance, government coverage such as Medicare or Medicaid, or have no insurance coverage
Getting Started
Janssen CarePath can review your health plan benefits and insurance coverage for SIMPONI® and offer treatment education resources.
Staying on Track
We understand how important it is for you to take your SIMPONI® as your doctor prescribed. Janssen CarePath provides ongoing support that may help you stay on track with your SIMPONI®
Visit JanssenCarePath.com/SIMPONI
Create a personal Janssen CarePath Account at MyJanssenCarePath.com
Need help? Call a Janssen CarePath Case Manager at
877-227-3728, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET.
Multilingual phone support available.
Set up a personal Janssen CarePath Account at MyJanssenCarePath.com where you can:
- Check your insurance coverage for SIMPONI®
- If eligible, enroll in the Janssen CarePath Savings Program
- Sign up for treatment support
Medication Cost Support
Eligible patients with commercial or private insurance pay $5 per injection*
Janssen CarePath Savings Program
- For patients using commercial or private insurance to pay for their medication costs for SIMPONI®
- Provides instant savings on out-of-pocket medication costs for SIMPONI®
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 subject to change or end without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. There is no income requirement. Program does not cover the cost to give you your injection. See program requirements.
If you use a government-funded healthcare program to pay for SIMPONI® or have no insurance coverage and need help paying for your medication:
Janssen CarePath can provide information about other resources that may be able to help with your out-of-pocket medication costs for SIMPONI®.
Call a Janssen CarePath Case Manager at 877-227-3728 or visit JanssenCarePath.com for more information about affordability programs and independent foundations* that may have funding available.
*Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation.