Cheaper competition for Humira is hitting the market, but savings will depend on your insurance
Patients who take the autoimmune disease treatment Humira may see some price relief when several lower-cost, biosimilar versions of the AbbVie drug reach the U.S. market in July
By TOM MURPHY
Published - Jun 30, 2023, 04:03 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 30, 2023, 04:03 AM EDT
Patients who take the autoimmune disease treatment Humira may see some price relief when several lower-cost, biosimilar versions of the AbbVie drug reach the U.S. market in July.
But lower pharmacy bills may not happen right away — or at all — for some patients. That'll depend largely on your insurance coverage. Here’s a closer look.
It’s an injectable biologic drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Patients usually take it twice a month.