The following rheumatology medications are covered by the RheumChoice Decision Aid.
Actemra SC (Tocilizumab SC) Every 1-2 weeks sc injection. Takes about 15 seconds to complete at home. Stored in the refrigerator and kept cold while traveling. On the market since 2013.
Actemra IV (Tocilizumab IV) Every 4 weeks intravenous infusion. Takes 1 hour to complete, given in a private infusion clinic. On the market since 2010.Cimzia (Certolizumab) Every 2-4 weeks sc injection. Takes about 15 seconds to complete at home. Stored in the refrigerator and kept cold while traveling. On the market since 2009.Enbrel (Etanercept) Once a week sc injection. Takes about 15 seconds to complete at home. Stored in the refrigerator but can be safely used when stored at room temperature for up to 60 days. On the market since 2001.Humira (Adalimumab) Every 2 weeks sc injection. Takes about 15 seconds to complete at home. Stored in the refrigerator but can be safely used when stored at room temperature for up to 14 days. On the market since 2004.Orencia SC (Abatacept SC) Once a week sc injection. Takes about 15 seconds to complete at home. Stored in the refrigerator and kept cold while traveling. On the market since 2013.
Olumiant (Baricitinib) Once a day oral tablet. Stored at room temperature. On the market since 2018.Orencia IV (Abatacept IV) Once a month intravenous infusion. Takes 30 minutes to complete, given at home or in a private infusion clinic. On the market since 2006.Remicade / Inflectra (Infliximab) Every 6-8 weeks intravenous infusion. Takes 2-4 hours to complete, given in a private infusion clinic. On the market since 2001.Rituxan (Rituximab) Every 6-9 months intravenous infusion. Takes 2-4 hours to complete, given in a private infusion clinic. On the market since 2000.Simponi SC (Golimumab SC) Once a month sc injection. Takes about 15 seconds to complete at home. Stored in the refrigerator and kept cold while traveling. On the market since 2009.Simponi IV (Golimumab IV) Once a month intravenous infusion. Takes 1 hour to complete, given in a private infusion clinic. On the market since 2013.Xeljanz (Tofacitinib) Twice a day oral tablets. Stored at room temperature. On the market since 2014.