Limited coverage drugs – risankizumab for plaque psoriasis

Last updated on May 30, 2024

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Generic name	risankizumab
Strength	75 mg/ 0.83 mL	150 mg/mL
Form	pre-filled syringe (subcutaneous injection)	pre-filled pen (subcutaneous injection)

Special Authority criteria	Approval period
For the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, according to established criteria described in Special Authority request form 5380, when prescribed by a dermatologist	First approval: 16 weeks Renewal: 1 year

Special Authority criteria

Approval period

For the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, according to established criteria described in Special Authority request form 5380, when prescribed by a dermatologist

First approval: 16 weeks

Renewal: 1 year

Practitioner exemptions

None

Special notes

PharmaCare coverage of risankizumab is limited to 150 mg every 12 weeks at maintenance dosing. 150 mg loading doses are covered at weeks 0, 4 and 16

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Limited coverage drugs – risankizumab for plaque psoriasis

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