The price you pay for Humira (adalimumab) may depend on factors such as the form you take, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use. Financial assistance may be available to help you with the cost of Humira.

Humira (adalimumab) is a brand-name drug prescribed to treat certain kinds of arthritis and inflammatory conditions in adults and some children. Humira comes as a liquid solution that’s given as an injection under your skin.

Keep reading for details on the Humira injection and cost and how to save money on prescriptions.

Several factors can affect the price you pay for Humira. These include:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage (if you have it)
  • the pharmacy you use
  • the cost of the visit with your doctor if you receive Humira at your doctor’s office

To find out how much you’ll pay for Humira injections, including what your cost per dose may be, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you need help covering the cost of Humira or understanding your insurance coverage, assistance is available. For example:

  • A program called Humira Complete is available for Humira. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 800-448-6472 or visit the program website.
  • A patient assistance program called myAbbVie Assist is available for Humira. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 800-222-6885 or visit the program website.
  • Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:

If you can’t afford Humira or you have questions about paying for Humira, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can also help you figure out what Humira costs per month or per year.

Humira is a biologic drug. This means it’s made from living cells. There are several biosimilar drugs available for Humira. Biosimilar medications are similar to generic drugs. But unlike generics, which are made for nonbiologic drugs, biosimilars are made for biologic drugs.

Biosimilars for Humira include Amjevita, Abrilada, Cyltezo, Hyrimoz, Hadlima, Hulio, Yusimry, and others.

Your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider can tell you more about the cost of these biosimilars and whether any of them are a less expensive alternative to Humira.

Note: Not all biosimilars are interchangeable with Humira. If you’re interested in trying a biosimilar, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help determine the appropriate biosimilar and dosage for you.

Why is there such a cost difference between biologic drugs and biosimilar drugs?

Biologic drugs can be expensive because of the research and testing needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a biologic drug can sell it exclusively for up to 12 years. When the biologic drug’s patent expires, other drugmakers can create biosimilar versions. This competition in the market may lead to lower costs for biosimilars. And because biosimilars are very similar to biologic drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower costs for biosimilars.

If you take Humira long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:

  • Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Humira if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Humira. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
  • Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Humira. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.

Some forms of Humira may not be available by mail order. Your doctor can tell you more about other cost-saving options for Humira.

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Humira and cost.

How much does Humira cost without insurance vs. with insurance?

Your cost for Humira without insurance compared with what you’d pay with it depends on several factors. But in general, you may pay more if you don’t have insurance.

Factors that could affect what you pay for this drug without insurance include:

  • your Humira dosage and treatment plan
  • the form of the drug you’re prescribed (such as the prefilled syringe or auto-injector pen)
  • the quantity you’re prescribed (such as a 30-day or 90-day supply)
  • the pharmacy you use
  • whether you apply and qualify for any available savings programs

These same factors may affect your price for Humira if you have insurance. But the price you pay with insurance will also depend on:

To determine what you’d pay for Humira with or without insurance, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have insurance).

You can also visit Optum Perks for price estimates for this drug when using coupons from their site. However, Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance benefits or copays.

Note: Optum Perks is a sister site of Healthline.

Does the cost of Humira depend on the form (such as the pen or prefilled syringe)?

It’s possible that the cost of Humira may vary depending on whether you’re prescribed the pen or prefilled syringe.

Additional factors that may affect your cost include:

  • whether you have insurance or are paying out of pocket
  • your dosage and the quantity your doctor prescribes
  • where you get Humira (prices may vary by pharmacy)

If you have questions about how much you’ll pay for Humira, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

You may want to consider the following information if you have insurance and receive Humira.

If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Humira. This means the company and your doctor will discuss the drug in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether Humira is covered.

If a drug requires prior authorization, but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Humira requires prior authorization.

Note: You may receive your first dose of Humira at your doctor’s office or clinic. (After your first dose, you may be able to give yourself Humira injections at home.) If you have insurance, the price of Humira doses received at your doctor’s office may be billed through your medical coverage instead of the prescription drug portion of your insurance plan. This depends on your specific insurance plan. If you have questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.

Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.