Limited coverage drugs – risankizumab for plaque psoriasis

Last updated on September 26, 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

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

Special Authority requests