Re: A new biologic - Simboni???

[Guest guest]

Hi, OKD. There have been a few posts previously about Simponi, but

mostly under its generic name, golimumab.

Simponi is another anti-TNF biologic. It was approved by the FDA 24

Apr 2009 for RA.

http://www.simponi.com/

Simponi is expensive. I saw one quote of $18,900 per year, but there

is patient assistance available.

http://www.centocoraccessone.com/centocoraccessone/pages/simponi/patientassist/p\

atient_assistance_programs.jsp

Not an MD

On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:51 AM, OKD <Cofade_2000@...> wrote:

> Hi Group:

>

> I saw a commercial last night for a new RA drug called Simboni?  Anyways, its

once a month as opposed to once a week (with Enbrel).  Does anyone have any info

on it?

>

> I would much rather take it once than 4 times (I am hoping its cheaper too).??

>

> OKD

[Guest guest]

Calculating based on what my prescription plan says they pay.... $21,500. per

year. I pay $40 for 90 days.

*~ Kami ~*

Re: [ ] A new biologic - Simboni???

Hi, OKD. There have been a few posts previously about Simponi, but

mostly under its generic name, golimumab.

Simponi is another anti-TNF biologic. It was approved by the FDA 24

Apr 2009 for RA.

http://www.simponi.com/

Simponi is expensive. I saw one quote of $18,900 per year, but there

is patient assistance available.

http://www.centocoraccessone.com/centocoraccessone/pages/simponi/patientassist/p\

atient_assistance_programs.jsp

Not an MD

On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:51 AM, OKD <Cofade_2000@...> wrote:

> Hi Group:

>

> I saw a commercial last night for a new RA drug called Simboni? Anyways,

its once a month as opposed to once a week (with Enbrel). Does anyone have any

info on it?

>

> I would much rather take it once than 4 times (I am hoping its cheaper

too).??

>

> OKD