Blue Shield of California slashes cost of world's best selling drug

Blue Shield of California

1 October 2024 - Non-profit health plan collaborates with Fresenius Kabi and Evio Pharmacy Solutions to purchase FDA approved Humira biosimilar for $525 per monthly dose, compared to the market reported net price of Humira at $2,100.

Blue Shield of California today announced it has drastically cut the price it will pay for an FDA approved biosimilar of blockbuster drug Humira – purchasing the medicine at a transparent net price of $525 per monthly dose, compared to the market reported net price of Humira at $2,100.

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