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Coherus Launches YUSIMRY™, a Biosimilar of Humira®, at $995 per Carton in U.S.
–$995 per carton (two 40 mg/0.8 mL autoinjectors) represents a discount of more than 85% compared to Humira® – – YUSIMRY™ meets high unmet need by providing
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[{"type":"text","content":"–$995 per carton (two 40 mg/0.8 mL autoinjectors) represents a discount of more than 85% compared to Humira® – – YUSIMRY™ meets high unmet need by providing patients, employers, physicians and payers with low-cost access to adalimumab treatment – REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherus BioSciences, Inc. (“Coherus”, Nasdaq: CHRS), today announced that YUSIMRY™ (adalimumab-aqvh) is now available for commercial sale in the United States at a list price of $995 per carton for two 40 mg/0.8 mL autoinjectors, representing a discount of more than 85% to Humira® (adalimumab), currently priced at $6,922 per carton of two pens. “Adalimumab products are important medicines for the treatment of serious autoimmune diseases, but cost is a barrier for many patients. With the launch of YUSIMRY, patients are now able to choose and access a high-quality, safe, and effective treatment at significant savings compared to Humira,” said Denny Lanfear, Coherus’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The price of Humira is nearly $90,000 a year today, putting this important therapy out of reach for many patients who are experiencing difficult financial health challenges. Our price for YUSIMRY of less than $13,000 a year was enabled by our investment in robust large-scale manufacturing, allowing us to be a high-volume, low-cost adalimumab biosimilar producer, ensuring reliable supply, and passing the savings directly to patients in need.” YUSIMRY is presented in a state-of-the-art autoinjector and includes Coherus’ proprietary non-stinging, citrate-free formulation and a 29-gauge needle. YUSIMRY, approved in 2021 by the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), is a tumor necrosis factor (“TNF”) blocker indicated to reduce the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, and to treat Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. YUSIMRY Solutions™- Coherus’ patient services platform – will ensure improved access and a fast and seamless experience as patients start or switch to YUSIMRY treatment based on a determination by their healthcare provider. About YUSIMRY YUSIMRY™ (adalimumab-aqvh), a biosimilar of Humira® (adalimumab), is a tumor necrosis factor (“TNF”) blocker indicated to reduce the signs and sym...