You know that it& #39;s an injectable anti-TNF alpha. Has black box status, is used to give quality of life to autoimmune conditions such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis 1/
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Re black box, it destroys tnf which are there to kill off cancers, therefore increasing risk of cancers. It needs careful evaluation as it suppresses immune system. The cost is £400 per dose, it& #39;s a drug of last resort and Id like to know who has a financial interest in its use.
Before someone queries my knowledge of this drug - I& #39;ve got this on prescription. I no longer use it.
It might be a last resort to fight a cytokene storm, but look up the cost for US patients $38,000 per annum.
This is the brand name - Humira
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It might be a last resort to fight a cytokene storm, but look up the cost for US patients $38,000 per annum.
This is the brand name - Humira
https://www.humira.com/global/frequently-asked-questions">https://www.humira.com/global/fr...