CivicaScript®, LLC, a nonprofit company dedicated to bringing low-cost generic medicines and biosimilars to U.S. patients,  announced the availability of two new products: insulin glargine-yfgn and ustekinumab-aauz.

Civica insulin glargine-yfgn is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus, and is interchangeable¹ with Lantus®² (insulin glargine). It is the result of a collaborative effort of Civica, CivicaScript, the Civica Foundation and other partners to improve the availability of affordable insulin.

Civica insulin glargine-yfgn is marketed nationally by CivicaScript. Thanks to a partnership with the state of California's CalRx® program, it will carry the CalRx brand in California pharmacies.

Ustekinumab-aauz is indicated for the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions in certain patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is interchangeable³ to the reference product Stelara®⁴ (ustekinumab).

"We're proud to begin the New Year by expanding access to two important biosimilars that can help lower costs for patients and health plans," said CivicaScript President Brent J. Eberle. "Our growing portfolio shows that putting patients first isn't just the right thing to do – it's a proven path to delivering affordable generics and biosimilars."

Civica insulin glargine-yfgn is available in prefilled pens at the lowest list price in the current long-acting insulin market. CivicaScript is selling it to pharmacies across the United States for $45 for a box of five pens – a significant discount in many cases to current prices. CivicaScript's maximum recommended price (MaxRPTM policy) for consumers is no more than $55. The cost to consumers may be even lower than $55, depending on a person's insurance plan.

This stable, transparent price contrasts with copay assistance programs offered by other manufacturers, which require patients to register for programs that can change at any time.

CivicaScript sells ustekinumab-aauz in pre-filled syringes for subcutaneous injection in two strengths. The Wholesale Acquisition Cost for a 12-week supply of 90 mg is $985 and the WAC for a 12-week supply of 45 mg is $575. The biosimilar is available at this low, transparent price to CivicaScript's members and partners, including health plans and pharmacy benefit managers.

₁ See Prescribing Information. 
₂ Lantus® is a registered trademark of sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC. 
₃ See Prescribing Information. 
₄ Stelara® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson.