HUMIRA Citrate-free is the same as original HUMIRA, but without citrate . buffers, and includes other device enhancements. The latest HUMIRA presentation, Citrate-free, works just like original HUMIRA, but with less pain immediately following injection.* The active ingredient (adalimumab) is the same as it has been for over 15 years.  

Other enhancements include a thinner needle and 50% less liquid to inject compared to original HUMIRA. The HUMIRA Pen has also been enhanced to include a larger viewing window and white numbers on the caps. And, the black needle cover is not made with natural rubber latex.  HUMIRA Citrate-free comes in the HUMIRA Pen and the prefilled syringe. 

If you are interested in taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, ask your doctor for about a prescription before your next HUMIRA refill. 

Yes, your doctor will need to write you a prescription for HUMIRA Citrate-free whether you are just starting treatment with HUMIRA or have been taking original HUMIRA for some time. You may need to finish your current HUMIRA prescription before you can start HUMIRA Citrate-free.  

If you and your doctor decide HUMIRA Citrate-free is right for you, a new prior authorization (PA) may be required depending on your insurance. A PA is a common requirement when refilling a prescription for another year or just starting a prescription for a chronic condition. However, your insurance may not cover HUMIRA Citrate-free until you are due for a refill.  

If you have questions about your HUMIRA, call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

No, you will not automatically be transitioned to HUMIRA Citrate-free. Talk to your doctor about HUMIRA Citrate-free, and decide together on the best treatment for you.  

Once your doctor has written a new prescription for HUMIRA Citrate-free, you may call your specialty pharmacy to ensure they are aware of the change prior to your next refill. 

To be sure you’ve received HUMIRA Citrate-free, look for a 29-gauge needle call-out on the front of your product’s packaging, along with white numbers located on the caps of the HUMIRA Pen.  

Packaging for HUMIRA Citrate-free may vary, depending on the inventory of your specialty pharmacy. In addition, packaging for the starting dose of HUMIRA Citrate-free may look different than the packaging for the maintenance dose.

If you are unsure about the HUMIRA you have received, call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

If your insurance currently covers HUMIRA, it will likely may also cover HUMIRA Citrate-free. However, depending on your insurance plan, a new prior authorization (PA) may be required. Your insurance may also require you to finish your current supply before you can start a new prescription for HUMIRA Citrate-free. 

If you are already on original HUMIRA or just getting started with HUMIRA Citrate-free and have questions about your insurance coverage, connect with an Insurance Specialist by calling 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

The recommended dose is 1 HUMIRA Pen or syringe (40 mg/0.4 mL) every other week. Always follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA Citrate-free.

For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use, and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA Citrate-free carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information.

If you have any questions about injection, you can speak to a registered nurse about your HUMIRA treatment and request in-person injection training. Just call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away. 

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.   

HUMIRA Use¹

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used alone, with methotrexate, or with certain other medicines to reduce the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults, may prevent further damage to your bones and joints, and may help your ability to perform daily activities.

The chart below explains a standard HUMIRA Citrate-free dosing schedule. Always follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA Citrate-free. 

For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use, and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA Citrate-free carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information.

If you have any questions about injection, you can speak to a registered nurse about your HUMIRA treatment and request in-person injection training. Just call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

Starting HUMIRA Citrate-free

Important: You must pay attention to your starting dose—it is different than your maintenance dose and is a critical part of taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as prescribed. Make sure you have been shown how to inject HUMIRA Citrate-free before you do it yourself. Your first injection should be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Remember to keep your HUMIRA Citrate-free refrigerated in its original container until ready for use. 

On Day 22 you will begin your regularly scheduled dose of 1 HUMIRA Pen (40 mg/0.4 mL) every other week.

Note: 40 mg/0.4 mL is also available in a prefilled syringe.

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away. 

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.   

HUMIRA Use¹

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are ready for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and are under the care of a doctor who will decide if other systemic therapies are less appropriate.

The chart below explains a standard HUMIRA Citrate-free dosing schedule. Always follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA Citrate-free.

For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use, and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA Citrate-free carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information.

If you have any questions about injection, you can speak to a registered nurse about your HUMIRA treatment and request in-person injection training. Just call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

Starting HUMIRA Citrate-free

Important: You must pay attention to your starting dose—it is different than your maintenance dose and is a critical part of taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as prescribed. Make sure you have been shown how to inject HUMIRA Citrate-free before you do it yourself. Your first injection should be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Remember to keep your HUMIRA Citrate-free refrigerated in its original container until ready for use.

*First dose can be administered as 2 injections in 1 day or as 1 injection per day for 2 consecutive days.

On Day 29 you will begin your regularly scheduled dose of 1 HUMIRA Pen (40 mg/0.4 mL) every other week.

Note: 40 mg/0.4 mL is also available in a prefilled syringe.

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away.

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. 

HUMIRA Use¹

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used to reduce signs and symptoms, and to achieve and maintain clinical remission in adults with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease who have not responded well to certain other medications. HUMIRA is also used to reduce signs and symptoms and achieve clinical remission in these adults who have also lost response to or are unable to tolerate infliximab.

The chart below explains a standard HUMIRA Citrate-free dosing schedule. Always follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA Citrate-free. 

For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use, and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA Citrate-free carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information.

If you have any questions about injection, you can speak to a registered nurse about your HUMIRA treatment and request in-person injection training. Just call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

Starting HUMIRA Citrate-free

Important: You must pay attention to your starting dose—it is different than your maintenance dose and is a critical part of taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as prescribed. Make sure you have been shown how to inject HUMIRA Citrate-free before you do it yourself. Your first injection should be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Remember to keep your HUMIRA Citrate-free refrigerated in its original container until ready for use.

*First dose can be administered as 2 injections in 1 day or as 1 injection per day for 2 consecutive days.

On Day 29 you will begin your regularly scheduled dose of 1 HUMIRA Pen (40 mg/0.4 mL) every other week.

Note: 40 mg/0.4 mL is also available in a prefilled syringe.

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away.

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. 

HUMIRA Use¹

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used in adults to help get moderate to severe ulcerative colitis under control (induce remission) and keep it under control (sustain remission) when certain other medicines have not worked well enough. It is not known if HUMIRA is effective in people who stopped responding to or could not tolerate anti-TNF medicines.

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away. 

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.   

HUMIRA Use¹

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used alone or with certain other medicines to reduce the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in adults, may prevent further damage to your bones and joints, and may help your ability to perform daily activities.

The chart below explains a standard HUMIRA Citrate-free dosing schedule. Always follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA Citrate-free.

For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use, and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA Citrate-free carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information.

If you have any questions about injection, you can speak to a registered nurse about your HUMIRA treatment and request in-person injection training. Just call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

Starting HUMIRA Citrate-free

Important: You must pay attention to your starting dose—it is different than your maintenance dose and is a critical part of taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as prescribed. Make sure you have been shown how to inject HUMIRA Citrate-free before you do it yourself. Your first injection should be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Remember to keep your HUMIRA Citrate-free refrigerated in its original container until ready for use. 

*First dose can be administered as 2 injections in 1 day or as 1 injection per day for 2 consecutive days.

On Day 29 you will begin your regularly scheduled dose of 1 HUMIRA Pen (40 mg/0.4 mL) every other week.

Note: 40 mg/0.4 mL is also available in a prefilled syringe.

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away.

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. 

HUMIRA Use¹

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used to reduce the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in people 12 years and older.

The recommended dose is 1 HUMIRA Pen or syringe (40 mg/0.4 mL) every other week. Always follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA Citrate-free.

For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use, and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA Citrate-free carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information.

If you have any questions about injection, you can speak to a registered nurse about your HUMIRA treatment and request in-person injection training. Just call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

Note: 40 mg/0.4 mL is also available in a prefilled syringe.

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away. 

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.   

HUMIRA Use¹

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used to reduce the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis in adults.

The chart below explains a standard HUMIRA Citrate-free dosing schedule. Always follow your doctor's instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA Citrate-free. 

For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use, and the Medication Guide located inside your HUMIRA Citrate-free carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information.

If you have any questions about injection, you can speak to a registered nurse about your HUMIRA treatment and request in-person injection training. Just call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472). 

Starting HUMIRA Citrate-free

Important: You must pay attention to your starting dose—it is different than your maintenance dose and is a critical part of taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as prescribed. Make sure you have been shown how to inject HUMIRA Citrate-free before you do it yourself. Your first injection should be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Remember to keep your HUMIRA Citrate-free refrigerated in its original container until ready for use. 

On Day 22 you will begin your regularly scheduled dose of 1 HUMIRA Pen (40 mg/0.4 mL) every other week.

Note: 40 mg/0.4 mL is also available in a prefilled syringe.

Continue taking HUMIRA Citrate-free as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA Citrate-free is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA Citrate-free.

If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA Citrate-free, discuss them with your doctor right away. 

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.