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Listed in the December 27, 2023 extract; not in the current extract (Aug 26, 2026): Cosentyx (02438070). Source: odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2023-12-27.xml; compared with odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml.

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All strengths: Limited Use — Reason for Use code 476 required; same patient cost rules

Shared coverage and patient cost rules
StatusLimited Use — Reason for Use code 476 required
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.

Other products in the same Health Canada class (L04AC) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Brodalumab (Siliq): limited Use 553
  • Ixekizumab (Taltz): limited Use 526
  • Risankizumab (Skyrizi): limited Use 574

Cosentyx · DIN 02547724 · 150mg/mL · injection, pre-filled syringe

Limited Use — Reason for Use code 476 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 476 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.

Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE

Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 476
Reason for Use code 476 For the treatment of severe (see Note 1 below) plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older who have experienced failure, intolerance, or have a contraindication to adequate trials of several standard therapies (see Note 2 below). Claims for the first 6 months must be written by a dermatologist. Monitoring of patients is required to determine if continuation of therapy beyond 12 weeks is required. Patients not responding adequately at 12 weeks should have treatment discontinued. The recommended dose for Cosentyx is 300mg subcutaneously at weeks 0, 1, 2 and 3, and then monthly starting at week 4. A maintenance dose of 300mg every 2 weeks may be considered for adult patients with a body weight of 90kg or higher. If the patient has not responded adequately after 12 weeks of treatment at the Health Canada approved doses, higher doses are not recommended and the physician should consider switching to an alternative biologic agent. Note 1: Definition of severe plaque psoriasis: - Body Surface Area (BSA) involvement of at least 10%, or involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions, AND - Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of at least 10 (not required if there is involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions), AND - Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of at least 10. Note 2: Definition of failure, intolerance or contraindication to adequate trials of standard therapies: - 6 month trial of at least 3 topical agents including vitamin D analogues and steroids, AND - 12 week trial of phototherapy (unless not accessible), AND - 6 month trial of at least 2 systemic, oral agents used alone or in combination - Methotrexate 15-30mg per week - Acitretin (could have been used with phototherapy) - Cyclosporine Maintenance/Renewal: After 3 months of therapy, patients who respond to therapy should have: - At least a 50% reduction in PASI, AND - at least a 50% reduction in BSA involvement, AND - at least a 5 point reduction in DLQI score Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: 1 year Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Adalimumab – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Humira and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40mg/0.8mL prefilled syringe, 40mg/0.8mL and 20 mg/0.2 mL prefilled pens for subcutaneous injection Certolizumab Brand(s): Cimzia DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 200 mg/mL prefilled syringe and autoinjector Etanercept – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Enbrel and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 25mg/vial and 50mg prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection Golimumab Brand(s): Simponi DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 50 mg/0.5 ml prefilled syringe and autoinjector Infliximab- See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Remicade and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100mg/10mL intravenous infusion Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Refer to the Executive Officer Communications on the Ministry website for the Ministry’s Biosimilar Policy including frequently asked questions and updates for the biosimilar policy updates. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/drugs/opdp_eo/eo_communiq.aspx Effective March 31, 2023, the ODB program will start transitioning coverage for Copaxone®, Enbrel®, Humalog®, Humira®, Lantus®, NovoRapid®, Remicade®, and Rituxan® to their biosimilar versions. Effective December 29, 2023, coverage for these originator biologic drugs through the ODB program will not be available for patients and the ODB program will only provide coverage for the biosimilar version of these drugs for all ODB program recipients, with limited exemptions. In general, for ODB program recipients who are already on these biologic drugs, there is up to a 9-month transition period (see the biosimilar switch policy described on page 6 to 8 of this document). 54 It should be noted that after the date when a biosimilar becomes publicly funded for an approved indication, patients initiated on an originator biologic for this same provincially funded indication through support from a manufacturer’s patient support program, will be expected to be provided ongoing access of the originator biologic through the patient’s original payer mechanism (e.g. manufacturer’s patient support program) or to switch to an ODB funded biosimilar version upon meeting specified criteria. The Ministry will no longer consider funding of originator biologics that are part of the biosimilar policy with limited exemptions on or after December 29, 2023. For the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) OR psoriatic spondylitis (PS) in patients who have severe active disease with: • Age of disease onset 50 years of age or younger; AND • Low back pain and stiffness for greater than 3 months that improves with exercise and not relieved by rest; AND • Failure to respond to or documented intolerance to adequate trials of 2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for at least 4 weeks each; AND • BASDAI score of ≥ 4 for at least 4 weeks while on standard therapy; AND • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant) with dosing regimens provided. *NSAIDs include coxibs; use of DMARDS instead of NSAIDs not acceptable The information submitted with the request must include the following: • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant). Please include dosing regimens. • Details of review of radiographic reports for severe active disease. o X-ray or CT scan report stating the presence of “SI joint fusion” or “SI joint erosion” OR o MRI report stating the presence of “inflammation” or “edema” of the SI joint o Actual radiographic reports must be submitted with the request. If the radiographic reports do not specify the above, the request will be reviewed by external medical experts. Additional information that should be provided if applicable: • Schober measurement and chest expansion measurement • Evidence of restricted spinal mobility 55 • If the patient has AS/PS with predominantly peripheral joint involvement, additional information pertaining to trials of DMARDs must be provided, and these requests will be reviewed by external medical experts. Duration of Approval: 1 year Renewal will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 50% reduction in BASDAI score or ≥ 2 absolute point reduction in BASDAI score. Please provide an update on concomitant medications for AS/PS and whether there has been a reduction in pain medication for AS/PS since initiating the biologic (if applicable). For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. The recommended doses for the treatment of AS/PS are: • Adalimumab 40 mg every two weeks • Certolizumab 400mg at 0, 2, and 4 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of 200 mg every 2 weeks or 400 mg every 4 weeks. • Etanercept 25 mg twice weekly or 50 mg once weekly • Golimumab 50mg once a month • Infliximab 3-5mg/kg/dose at 0, 2 and 6 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of up to 5mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 weeks • Secukinumab 150 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. Duration of Approval: First renewal: 1 year, Second and subsequent renewals: 5 years 56 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 54, record 37, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Ixekizumab Brand(s): Taltz DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 80 mg/mL Autoinjector or 80 mg/mL Syringe for subcutaneous injection Effective date: March 4, 2019 Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Effective date: March 6, 2018 Psoriatic Arthritis Initiation Criteria: For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients who have: Severe active disease (≥ 5 swollen joints and radiographic evidence of psoriatic arthritis) despite treatment with methotrexate (20 mg/week) for at least 3 months and one of leflunomide (20mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1g twice daily) for at least 3 months. If the patient has documented contraindications or intolerances to methotrexate, then only one of leflunomide (20 mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1 g twice daily) for at least 3 months is required. Details of contraindications and intolerances must also be provided. Duration of Approval: 1 Year Renewals will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 20% reduction in swollen joint count and a minimum of improvement in 2 swollen joints over the previous year. For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. Duration of Approval of first renewal: 1 Year Duration of Approval: Second and subsequent renewals are 2 years Recommended Dose: The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. 411 Ixekizumab: Ixekizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients or those with PsA and coexistent mild plaque psoriasis: 160 mg (two 80 mg injections) sc at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate-to severe plaque psoriasis, you may wish to refer to the ODB formulary for access upon meeting the Limited Use Criteria for Plaque psoriasis. (EAP authorization would not be required). Dose recommended for such patients is 160 mg by subcutaneous injection (two 80 mg injections) at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 2 weeks for 6 doses (i.e. weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12), then 80 mg every 4 weeks thereafter. Ixekizumab may be used alone or in combination with a conventional DMARD (e.g. methotrexate) Secukinumab: Secukinumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis 150mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. If a patient is an anti-TNF alpha inadequate responder and continues to have active psoriatic arthritis, consider using the 300 mg sc dose. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, use the dosing and administration recommendations for plaque psoriasis (i.e. 300 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3, followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4) 412 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 411, record 243, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
How long EAP takes
Turnaround times The Exceptional Access Program receives between 250 and 500 requests a day. Requests are categorized in order of priority based on how quickly a drug is needed, the type of drug, and the condition for which the drug is being used. Turnaround times begin on the business day on which the EAP receives a complete request from a physician or nurse practitioner. You may have to wait longer if the request is missing information or supporting documents required by the EAP criteria, if a request requires external review, or if documents are sent by fax or mail instead of submitted via SADIE. EAP Weekly Progress Report Date: September 15, 2026 Processing categories and examples | Target | Current | Priority 1 — for drugs such as antibiotics, cancer medications, and initial requests for pain medications | 3 business days | 2 business day | Priority 2 — for antiviral drugs to treat HIV, drugs for multiple sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension | 5 business days | 3 business days | Biologics — for biologic drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease | 10 business days | 4 business days | Chronic — for drugs used for chronic conditions such as migraines, chronic pain, Ménière's disease and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | 4 to 6 weeks | 11 business days | (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗) For selected drugs, the Telephone Request Service is available to authorized prescribers or their delegates. In most cases, the funding decision is provided by the end of the call and processed within one business day. (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗)
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Cosentyx · DIN 02547724 Manufacturer: Novartis Pharma Canada Inc.; listing date 2025-04-30 Health Canada: Marketed since 2025-04-17 · brand COSENTYX · ATC L04AC10 SECUKINUMAB · form Solution · route Subcutaneous · ingredients SECUKINUMAB 150 MG/ML · company Novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc · schedule Prescription, Schedule d
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product record

Cosentyx: Formulary list price $971.7744/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $971.7744 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=103665 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02547724)

Source record
DIN 02547724: Cosentyx Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y Item: 843600112; group id 868; item number 2099; lccId 00267; manufacturer id NOV Source form: Inj Sol-Pref Syr; strength: 150mg/mL Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below Source prices (unrounded): $971.7744; ministry $971.7744 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02547724 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=103665
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02547724
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Cosentyx · DIN 02529653 · 300mg/2mL · injection, pre-filled syringe

Limited Use — Reason for Use code 476 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 476 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.

Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE

Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 476
Reason for Use code 476 For the treatment of severe (see Note 1 below) plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older who have experienced failure, intolerance, or have a contraindication to adequate trials of several standard therapies (see Note 2 below). Claims for the first 6 months must be written by a dermatologist. Monitoring of patients is required to determine if continuation of therapy beyond 12 weeks is required. Patients not responding adequately at 12 weeks should have treatment discontinued. The recommended dose for Cosentyx is 300mg subcutaneously at weeks 0, 1, 2 and 3, and then monthly starting at week 4. A maintenance dose of 300mg every 2 weeks may be considered for adult patients with a body weight of 90kg or higher. If the patient has not responded adequately after 12 weeks of treatment at the Health Canada approved doses, higher doses are not recommended and the physician should consider switching to an alternative biologic agent. Note 1: Definition of severe plaque psoriasis: - Body Surface Area (BSA) involvement of at least 10%, or involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions, AND - Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of at least 10 (not required if there is involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions), AND - Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of at least 10. Note 2: Definition of failure, intolerance or contraindication to adequate trials of standard therapies: - 6 month trial of at least 3 topical agents including vitamin D analogues and steroids, AND - 12 week trial of phototherapy (unless not accessible), AND - 6 month trial of at least 2 systemic, oral agents used alone or in combination - Methotrexate 15-30mg per week - Acitretin (could have been used with phototherapy) - Cyclosporine Maintenance/Renewal: After 3 months of therapy, patients who respond to therapy should have: - At least a 50% reduction in PASI, AND - at least a 50% reduction in BSA involvement, AND - at least a 5 point reduction in DLQI score Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: 1 year Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Cosentyx; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block. Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Adalimumab – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Humira and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40mg/0.8mL prefilled syringe, 40mg/0.8mL and 20 mg/0.2 mL prefilled pens for subcutaneous injection Certolizumab Brand(s): Cimzia DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 200 mg/mL prefilled syringe and autoinjector Etanercept – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Enbrel and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 25mg/vial and 50mg prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection Golimumab Brand(s): Simponi DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 50 mg/0.5 ml prefilled syringe and autoinjector Infliximab- See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Remicade and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100mg/10mL intravenous infusion Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Refer to the Executive Officer Communications on the Ministry website for the Ministry’s Biosimilar Policy including frequently asked questions and updates for the biosimilar policy updates. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/drugs/opdp_eo/eo_communiq.aspx Effective March 31, 2023, the ODB program will start transitioning coverage for Copaxone®, Enbrel®, Humalog®, Humira®, Lantus®, NovoRapid®, Remicade®, and Rituxan® to their biosimilar versions. Effective December 29, 2023, coverage for these originator biologic drugs through the ODB program will not be available for patients and the ODB program will only provide coverage for the biosimilar version of these drugs for all ODB program recipients, with limited exemptions. In general, for ODB program recipients who are already on these biologic drugs, there is up to a 9-month transition period (see the biosimilar switch policy described on page 6 to 8 of this document). 54 It should be noted that after the date when a biosimilar becomes publicly funded for an approved indication, patients initiated on an originator biologic for this same provincially funded indication through support from a manufacturer’s patient support program, will be expected to be provided ongoing access of the originator biologic through the patient’s original payer mechanism (e.g. manufacturer’s patient support program) or to switch to an ODB funded biosimilar version upon meeting specified criteria. The Ministry will no longer consider funding of originator biologics that are part of the biosimilar policy with limited exemptions on or after December 29, 2023. For the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) OR psoriatic spondylitis (PS) in patients who have severe active disease with: • Age of disease onset 50 years of age or younger; AND • Low back pain and stiffness for greater than 3 months that improves with exercise and not relieved by rest; AND • Failure to respond to or documented intolerance to adequate trials of 2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for at least 4 weeks each; AND • BASDAI score of ≥ 4 for at least 4 weeks while on standard therapy; AND • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant) with dosing regimens provided. *NSAIDs include coxibs; use of DMARDS instead of NSAIDs not acceptable The information submitted with the request must include the following: • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant). Please include dosing regimens. • Details of review of radiographic reports for severe active disease. o X-ray or CT scan report stating the presence of “SI joint fusion” or “SI joint erosion” OR o MRI report stating the presence of “inflammation” or “edema” of the SI joint o Actual radiographic reports must be submitted with the request. If the radiographic reports do not specify the above, the request will be reviewed by external medical experts. Additional information that should be provided if applicable: • Schober measurement and chest expansion measurement • Evidence of restricted spinal mobility 55 • If the patient has AS/PS with predominantly peripheral joint involvement, additional information pertaining to trials of DMARDs must be provided, and these requests will be reviewed by external medical experts. Duration of Approval: 1 year Renewal will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 50% reduction in BASDAI score or ≥ 2 absolute point reduction in BASDAI score. Please provide an update on concomitant medications for AS/PS and whether there has been a reduction in pain medication for AS/PS since initiating the biologic (if applicable). For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. The recommended doses for the treatment of AS/PS are: • Adalimumab 40 mg every two weeks • Certolizumab 400mg at 0, 2, and 4 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of 200 mg every 2 weeks or 400 mg every 4 weeks. • Etanercept 25 mg twice weekly or 50 mg once weekly • Golimumab 50mg once a month • Infliximab 3-5mg/kg/dose at 0, 2 and 6 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of up to 5mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 weeks • Secukinumab 150 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. Duration of Approval: First renewal: 1 year, Second and subsequent renewals: 5 years 56 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 54, record 37, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Cosentyx; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block. Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Ixekizumab Brand(s): Taltz DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 80 mg/mL Autoinjector or 80 mg/mL Syringe for subcutaneous injection Effective date: March 4, 2019 Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Effective date: March 6, 2018 Psoriatic Arthritis Initiation Criteria: For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients who have: Severe active disease (≥ 5 swollen joints and radiographic evidence of psoriatic arthritis) despite treatment with methotrexate (20 mg/week) for at least 3 months and one of leflunomide (20mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1g twice daily) for at least 3 months. If the patient has documented contraindications or intolerances to methotrexate, then only one of leflunomide (20 mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1 g twice daily) for at least 3 months is required. Details of contraindications and intolerances must also be provided. Duration of Approval: 1 Year Renewals will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 20% reduction in swollen joint count and a minimum of improvement in 2 swollen joints over the previous year. For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. Duration of Approval of first renewal: 1 Year Duration of Approval: Second and subsequent renewals are 2 years Recommended Dose: The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. 411 Ixekizumab: Ixekizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients or those with PsA and coexistent mild plaque psoriasis: 160 mg (two 80 mg injections) sc at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate-to severe plaque psoriasis, you may wish to refer to the ODB formulary for access upon meeting the Limited Use Criteria for Plaque psoriasis. (EAP authorization would not be required). Dose recommended for such patients is 160 mg by subcutaneous injection (two 80 mg injections) at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 2 weeks for 6 doses (i.e. weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12), then 80 mg every 4 weeks thereafter. Ixekizumab may be used alone or in combination with a conventional DMARD (e.g. methotrexate) Secukinumab: Secukinumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis 150mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. If a patient is an anti-TNF alpha inadequate responder and continues to have active psoriatic arthritis, consider using the 300 mg sc dose. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, use the dosing and administration recommendations for plaque psoriasis (i.e. 300 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3, followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4) 412 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 411, record 243, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Cosentyx · DIN 02529653 Manufacturer: Novartis Pharma Canada Inc.; listing date 2026-06-30 Health Canada: Marketed since 2025-09-17 · brand COSENTYX · ATC L04AC10 SECUKINUMAB · form Solution · route Subcutaneous · ingredients SECUKINUMAB 300 MG/2ML · company Novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc · schedule Schedule d, Prescription
Check this DIN again · Health Canada product record

Cosentyx: Formulary list price $1905.4400/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $1905.4400 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=101890 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02529653)

Source record
DIN 02529653: Cosentyx Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y Item: 843600114; group id 868; item number 2100; lccId 00267; manufacturer id NOV Source form: Inj Sol-Pref Syr; strength: 300mg/2mL Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below Source prices (unrounded): $1905.4400; ministry $1905.4400 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02529653 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=101890
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02529653
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Cosentyx · DIN 02529661 · 300mg/2mL · injection solution-UnoReady Pen

Limited Use — Reason for Use code 476 requiredMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
Write on scriptLU code 476 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.

Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE

Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 476
Reason for Use code 476 For the treatment of severe (see Note 1 below) plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older who have experienced failure, intolerance, or have a contraindication to adequate trials of several standard therapies (see Note 2 below). Claims for the first 6 months must be written by a dermatologist. Monitoring of patients is required to determine if continuation of therapy beyond 12 weeks is required. Patients not responding adequately at 12 weeks should have treatment discontinued. The recommended dose for Cosentyx is 300mg subcutaneously at weeks 0, 1, 2 and 3, and then monthly starting at week 4. A maintenance dose of 300mg every 2 weeks may be considered for adult patients with a body weight of 90kg or higher. If the patient has not responded adequately after 12 weeks of treatment at the Health Canada approved doses, higher doses are not recommended and the physician should consider switching to an alternative biologic agent. Note 1: Definition of severe plaque psoriasis: - Body Surface Area (BSA) involvement of at least 10%, or involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions, AND - Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of at least 10 (not required if there is involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions), AND - Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of at least 10. Note 2: Definition of failure, intolerance or contraindication to adequate trials of standard therapies: - 6 month trial of at least 3 topical agents including vitamin D analogues and steroids, AND - 12 week trial of phototherapy (unless not accessible), AND - 6 month trial of at least 2 systemic, oral agents used alone or in combination - Methotrexate 15-30mg per week - Acitretin (could have been used with phototherapy) - Cyclosporine Maintenance/Renewal: After 3 months of therapy, patients who respond to therapy should have: - At least a 50% reduction in PASI, AND - at least a 50% reduction in BSA involvement, AND - at least a 5 point reduction in DLQI score Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: 1 year Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Cosentyx; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block. Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Adalimumab – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Humira and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40mg/0.8mL prefilled syringe, 40mg/0.8mL and 20 mg/0.2 mL prefilled pens for subcutaneous injection Certolizumab Brand(s): Cimzia DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 200 mg/mL prefilled syringe and autoinjector Etanercept – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Enbrel and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 25mg/vial and 50mg prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection Golimumab Brand(s): Simponi DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 50 mg/0.5 ml prefilled syringe and autoinjector Infliximab- See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Remicade and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100mg/10mL intravenous infusion Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Refer to the Executive Officer Communications on the Ministry website for the Ministry’s Biosimilar Policy including frequently asked questions and updates for the biosimilar policy updates. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/drugs/opdp_eo/eo_communiq.aspx Effective March 31, 2023, the ODB program will start transitioning coverage for Copaxone®, Enbrel®, Humalog®, Humira®, Lantus®, NovoRapid®, Remicade®, and Rituxan® to their biosimilar versions. Effective December 29, 2023, coverage for these originator biologic drugs through the ODB program will not be available for patients and the ODB program will only provide coverage for the biosimilar version of these drugs for all ODB program recipients, with limited exemptions. In general, for ODB program recipients who are already on these biologic drugs, there is up to a 9-month transition period (see the biosimilar switch policy described on page 6 to 8 of this document). 54 It should be noted that after the date when a biosimilar becomes publicly funded for an approved indication, patients initiated on an originator biologic for this same provincially funded indication through support from a manufacturer’s patient support program, will be expected to be provided ongoing access of the originator biologic through the patient’s original payer mechanism (e.g. manufacturer’s patient support program) or to switch to an ODB funded biosimilar version upon meeting specified criteria. The Ministry will no longer consider funding of originator biologics that are part of the biosimilar policy with limited exemptions on or after December 29, 2023. For the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) OR psoriatic spondylitis (PS) in patients who have severe active disease with: • Age of disease onset 50 years of age or younger; AND • Low back pain and stiffness for greater than 3 months that improves with exercise and not relieved by rest; AND • Failure to respond to or documented intolerance to adequate trials of 2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for at least 4 weeks each; AND • BASDAI score of ≥ 4 for at least 4 weeks while on standard therapy; AND • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant) with dosing regimens provided. *NSAIDs include coxibs; use of DMARDS instead of NSAIDs not acceptable The information submitted with the request must include the following: • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant). Please include dosing regimens. • Details of review of radiographic reports for severe active disease. o X-ray or CT scan report stating the presence of “SI joint fusion” or “SI joint erosion” OR o MRI report stating the presence of “inflammation” or “edema” of the SI joint o Actual radiographic reports must be submitted with the request. If the radiographic reports do not specify the above, the request will be reviewed by external medical experts. Additional information that should be provided if applicable: • Schober measurement and chest expansion measurement • Evidence of restricted spinal mobility 55 • If the patient has AS/PS with predominantly peripheral joint involvement, additional information pertaining to trials of DMARDs must be provided, and these requests will be reviewed by external medical experts. Duration of Approval: 1 year Renewal will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 50% reduction in BASDAI score or ≥ 2 absolute point reduction in BASDAI score. Please provide an update on concomitant medications for AS/PS and whether there has been a reduction in pain medication for AS/PS since initiating the biologic (if applicable). For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. The recommended doses for the treatment of AS/PS are: • Adalimumab 40 mg every two weeks • Certolizumab 400mg at 0, 2, and 4 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of 200 mg every 2 weeks or 400 mg every 4 weeks. • Etanercept 25 mg twice weekly or 50 mg once weekly • Golimumab 50mg once a month • Infliximab 3-5mg/kg/dose at 0, 2 and 6 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of up to 5mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 weeks • Secukinumab 150 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. Duration of Approval: First renewal: 1 year, Second and subsequent renewals: 5 years 56 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 54, record 37, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision Exceptional Access criteria on record are for Brand(s): Cosentyx; DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled — not this product; no criteria on record for this product in this block. Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Ixekizumab Brand(s): Taltz DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 80 mg/mL Autoinjector or 80 mg/mL Syringe for subcutaneous injection Effective date: March 4, 2019 Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Effective date: March 6, 2018 Psoriatic Arthritis Initiation Criteria: For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients who have: Severe active disease (≥ 5 swollen joints and radiographic evidence of psoriatic arthritis) despite treatment with methotrexate (20 mg/week) for at least 3 months and one of leflunomide (20mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1g twice daily) for at least 3 months. If the patient has documented contraindications or intolerances to methotrexate, then only one of leflunomide (20 mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1 g twice daily) for at least 3 months is required. Details of contraindications and intolerances must also be provided. Duration of Approval: 1 Year Renewals will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 20% reduction in swollen joint count and a minimum of improvement in 2 swollen joints over the previous year. For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. Duration of Approval of first renewal: 1 Year Duration of Approval: Second and subsequent renewals are 2 years Recommended Dose: The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. 411 Ixekizumab: Ixekizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients or those with PsA and coexistent mild plaque psoriasis: 160 mg (two 80 mg injections) sc at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate-to severe plaque psoriasis, you may wish to refer to the ODB formulary for access upon meeting the Limited Use Criteria for Plaque psoriasis. (EAP authorization would not be required). Dose recommended for such patients is 160 mg by subcutaneous injection (two 80 mg injections) at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 2 weeks for 6 doses (i.e. weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12), then 80 mg every 4 weeks thereafter. Ixekizumab may be used alone or in combination with a conventional DMARD (e.g. methotrexate) Secukinumab: Secukinumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis 150mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. If a patient is an anti-TNF alpha inadequate responder and continues to have active psoriatic arthritis, consider using the 300 mg sc dose. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, use the dosing and administration recommendations for plaque psoriasis (i.e. 300 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3, followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4) 412 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 411, record 243, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Cosentyx · DIN 02529661 Manufacturer: Novartis Pharma Canada Inc.; listing date 2026-06-30 Health Canada: Marketed since 2025-08-21 · brand COSENTYX · ATC L04AC10 SECUKINUMAB · form Solution · route Subcutaneous · ingredients SECUKINUMAB 300 MG/2ML · company Novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc · schedule Prescription, Schedule d
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Cosentyx: Formulary list price $1943.5488/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $1943.5488 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=101891 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02529661)

Source record
DIN 02529661: Cosentyx Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y Item: 843600115; group id 868; item number 2101; lccId 00267; manufacturer id NOV Source form: Inj Sol-UnoReady Pen; strength: 300mg/2mL Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below Source prices (unrounded): $1943.5488; ministry $1943.5488 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02529661 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=101891
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02529661
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Cosentyx · PIN 09857548 · 150mg/mL · injection solution-pre-filled pen

Limited Use — Reason for Use code 476 requiredOntario PIN; no Health Canada record under this code
Write on scriptLU code 476 (patient must meet the criteria below)

No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp

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Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.

Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE

Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 476
Reason for Use code 476 For the treatment of severe (see Note 1 below) plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older who have experienced failure, intolerance, or have a contraindication to adequate trials of several standard therapies (see Note 2 below). Claims for the first 6 months must be written by a dermatologist. Monitoring of patients is required to determine if continuation of therapy beyond 12 weeks is required. Patients not responding adequately at 12 weeks should have treatment discontinued. The recommended dose for Cosentyx is 300mg subcutaneously at weeks 0, 1, 2 and 3, and then monthly starting at week 4. A maintenance dose of 300mg every 2 weeks may be considered for adult patients with a body weight of 90kg or higher. If the patient has not responded adequately after 12 weeks of treatment at the Health Canada approved doses, higher doses are not recommended and the physician should consider switching to an alternative biologic agent. Note 1: Definition of severe plaque psoriasis: - Body Surface Area (BSA) involvement of at least 10%, or involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions, AND - Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of at least 10 (not required if there is involvement of the face, hands, feet or genital regions), AND - Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of at least 10. Note 2: Definition of failure, intolerance or contraindication to adequate trials of standard therapies: - 6 month trial of at least 3 topical agents including vitamin D analogues and steroids, AND - 12 week trial of phototherapy (unless not accessible), AND - 6 month trial of at least 2 systemic, oral agents used alone or in combination - Methotrexate 15-30mg per week - Acitretin (could have been used with phototherapy) - Cyclosporine Maintenance/Renewal: After 3 months of therapy, patients who respond to therapy should have: - At least a 50% reduction in PASI, AND - at least a 50% reduction in BSA involvement, AND - at least a 5 point reduction in DLQI score Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: 1 year Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Adalimumab – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Humira and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40mg/0.8mL prefilled syringe, 40mg/0.8mL and 20 mg/0.2 mL prefilled pens for subcutaneous injection Certolizumab Brand(s): Cimzia DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 200 mg/mL prefilled syringe and autoinjector Etanercept – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Enbrel and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 25mg/vial and 50mg prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection Golimumab Brand(s): Simponi DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 50 mg/0.5 ml prefilled syringe and autoinjector Infliximab- See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Remicade and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100mg/10mL intravenous infusion Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Refer to the Executive Officer Communications on the Ministry website for the Ministry’s Biosimilar Policy including frequently asked questions and updates for the biosimilar policy updates. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/drugs/opdp_eo/eo_communiq.aspx Effective March 31, 2023, the ODB program will start transitioning coverage for Copaxone®, Enbrel®, Humalog®, Humira®, Lantus®, NovoRapid®, Remicade®, and Rituxan® to their biosimilar versions. Effective December 29, 2023, coverage for these originator biologic drugs through the ODB program will not be available for patients and the ODB program will only provide coverage for the biosimilar version of these drugs for all ODB program recipients, with limited exemptions. In general, for ODB program recipients who are already on these biologic drugs, there is up to a 9-month transition period (see the biosimilar switch policy described on page 6 to 8 of this document). 54 It should be noted that after the date when a biosimilar becomes publicly funded for an approved indication, patients initiated on an originator biologic for this same provincially funded indication through support from a manufacturer’s patient support program, will be expected to be provided ongoing access of the originator biologic through the patient’s original payer mechanism (e.g. manufacturer’s patient support program) or to switch to an ODB funded biosimilar version upon meeting specified criteria. The Ministry will no longer consider funding of originator biologics that are part of the biosimilar policy with limited exemptions on or after December 29, 2023. For the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) OR psoriatic spondylitis (PS) in patients who have severe active disease with: • Age of disease onset 50 years of age or younger; AND • Low back pain and stiffness for greater than 3 months that improves with exercise and not relieved by rest; AND • Failure to respond to or documented intolerance to adequate trials of 2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for at least 4 weeks each; AND • BASDAI score of ≥ 4 for at least 4 weeks while on standard therapy; AND • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant) with dosing regimens provided. *NSAIDs include coxibs; use of DMARDS instead of NSAIDs not acceptable The information submitted with the request must include the following: • A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant). Please include dosing regimens. • Details of review of radiographic reports for severe active disease. o X-ray or CT scan report stating the presence of “SI joint fusion” or “SI joint erosion” OR o MRI report stating the presence of “inflammation” or “edema” of the SI joint o Actual radiographic reports must be submitted with the request. If the radiographic reports do not specify the above, the request will be reviewed by external medical experts. Additional information that should be provided if applicable: • Schober measurement and chest expansion measurement • Evidence of restricted spinal mobility 55 • If the patient has AS/PS with predominantly peripheral joint involvement, additional information pertaining to trials of DMARDs must be provided, and these requests will be reviewed by external medical experts. Duration of Approval: 1 year Renewal will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 50% reduction in BASDAI score or ≥ 2 absolute point reduction in BASDAI score. Please provide an update on concomitant medications for AS/PS and whether there has been a reduction in pain medication for AS/PS since initiating the biologic (if applicable). For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. The recommended doses for the treatment of AS/PS are: • Adalimumab 40 mg every two weeks • Certolizumab 400mg at 0, 2, and 4 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of 200 mg every 2 weeks or 400 mg every 4 weeks. • Etanercept 25 mg twice weekly or 50 mg once weekly • Golimumab 50mg once a month • Infliximab 3-5mg/kg/dose at 0, 2 and 6 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of up to 5mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 weeks • Secukinumab 150 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. Duration of Approval: First renewal: 1 year, Second and subsequent renewals: 5 years 56 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 54, record 37, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision Exceptional Access Program criteria on record (ministry list dated 2025-01-01, not exhaustive): Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. https://www.ontario.ca/page/sadie-special-authorization-digital-information-exchange Ixekizumab Brand(s): Taltz DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 80 mg/mL Autoinjector or 80 mg/mL Syringe for subcutaneous injection Effective date: March 4, 2019 Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Effective date: March 6, 2018 Psoriatic Arthritis Initiation Criteria: For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients who have: Severe active disease (≥ 5 swollen joints and radiographic evidence of psoriatic arthritis) despite treatment with methotrexate (20 mg/week) for at least 3 months and one of leflunomide (20mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1g twice daily) for at least 3 months. If the patient has documented contraindications or intolerances to methotrexate, then only one of leflunomide (20 mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1 g twice daily) for at least 3 months is required. Details of contraindications and intolerances must also be provided. Duration of Approval: 1 Year Renewals will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 20% reduction in swollen joint count and a minimum of improvement in 2 swollen joints over the previous year. For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. Duration of Approval of first renewal: 1 Year Duration of Approval: Second and subsequent renewals are 2 years Recommended Dose: The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided. 411 Ixekizumab: Ixekizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients or those with PsA and coexistent mild plaque psoriasis: 160 mg (two 80 mg injections) sc at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate-to severe plaque psoriasis, you may wish to refer to the ODB formulary for access upon meeting the Limited Use Criteria for Plaque psoriasis. (EAP authorization would not be required). Dose recommended for such patients is 160 mg by subcutaneous injection (two 80 mg injections) at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 2 weeks for 6 doses (i.e. weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12), then 80 mg every 4 weeks thereafter. Ixekizumab may be used alone or in combination with a conventional DMARD (e.g. methotrexate) Secukinumab: Secukinumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis 150mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. If a patient is an anti-TNF alpha inadequate responder and continues to have active psoriatic arthritis, consider using the 300 mg sc dose. For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, use the dosing and administration recommendations for plaque psoriasis (i.e. 300 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3, followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4) 412 EAP source: eap-frequently-requested-drugs-2025-01-01.txt, page 411, record 243, corpus 2025-01-01; name match only, not an eligibility decision
How long EAP takes
Turnaround times The Exceptional Access Program receives between 250 and 500 requests a day. Requests are categorized in order of priority based on how quickly a drug is needed, the type of drug, and the condition for which the drug is being used. Turnaround times begin on the business day on which the EAP receives a complete request from a physician or nurse practitioner. You may have to wait longer if the request is missing information or supporting documents required by the EAP criteria, if a request requires external review, or if documents are sent by fax or mail instead of submitted via SADIE. EAP Weekly Progress Report Date: September 15, 2026 Processing categories and examples | Target | Current | Priority 1 — for drugs such as antibiotics, cancer medications, and initial requests for pain medications | 3 business days | 2 business day | Priority 2 — for antiviral drugs to treat HIV, drugs for multiple sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension | 5 business days | 3 business days | Biologics — for biologic drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease | 10 business days | 4 business days | Chronic — for drugs used for chronic conditions such as migraines, chronic pain, Ménière's disease and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | 4 to 6 weeks | 11 business days | (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗) For selected drugs, the Telephone Request Service is available to authorized prescribers or their delegates. In most cases, the funding decision is provided by the end of the call and processed within one business day. (ontario.ca, Updated September 15, 2026 ↗)
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Cosentyx · DIN 09857548 Manufacturer: Novartis Pharma Canada Inc.; listing date 2016-08-30 No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
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Cosentyx: Formulary list price $971.7744/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $971.7744 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Ontario PIN; see Health Canada brand lookup · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 09857548)

Source record
DIN 09857548: Cosentyx Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y Item: 843600100; group id 868; item number 2098; lccId 00267; manufacturer id NOV Source form: Inj Sol-Pref Pen; strength: 150mg/mL Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below Source prices (unrounded): $971.7744; ministry $971.7744 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=09857548 Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=09857548
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (84:36 Miscellaneous Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents) and how they are covered

Matched class: 84:36 Miscellaneous Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: ACITRETIN, AZELAIC ACID, FLUOROURACIL, ISOTRETINOIN, ZINC SULFATE Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): COLLAGENASE 84:36 Miscellaneous Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents

BRODALUMAB

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 553 · strengths: 210mg/1.5mL · Inj Sol-Pref Syr

IXEKIZUMAB

· 2 products · Limited Use, codes 526 · strengths: 80mg/mL · Inj Sol-Pref Autoinj, Inj Sol-Pref Syr

RISANKIZUMAB

· 3 products · Limited Use, codes 574 · strengths: 75mg/0.83mL, 150mg/mL · Inj Sol-0.83mL Pref Syr (Preservative-Free), Inj Sol-Pref Pen (Preservative-Free), Inj Sol-Pref Syr (Preservative-Free)

ACITRETIN

· 6 products · General benefit · strengths: 10mg, 25mg · Cap

AZELAIC ACID

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 15% · Top Gel

COLLAGENASE

· 2 products · General benefit (1), Temporary benefit (1) · strengths: 250Unit/g · 30g Pk, Oint-30g Pk

FLUOROURACIL

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 5% · Cr

ISOTRETINOIN

· 8 products · General benefit · strengths: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg · Cap

ZINC SULFATE

· 2 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.5%, 10mg · Oint, Sup

ALITRETINOIN

· 4 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), Limited Use, codes 442 (2) · strengths: 10mg, 30mg · Cap

CALCIPOTRIOL

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 191 · strengths: 50mcg/g · Oint

CALCITRIOL

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 191 · strengths: 3mcg/g · Oint Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 84:36 and 3 more
Full class listing Related classes: 84:04 Anti-Infectives, 84:06 Anti-Inflammatory, 84:28 Keratolytic Agents Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
Other drugs whose Health Canada label lists a similar indication: active ankylosing spondylitis, active psoriatic arthritis, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis
From Health Canada product monographs; label wording only, not a treatment recommendation. Matching is lexical and uses one held product label per generic; formulations and qualifying criteria may differ. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: ACITRETIN APREMILAST · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit Indications • Plaque Psoriasis OTEZLA (apremilast) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00084256.PDF; date 2026-04-10; DIN 02434318; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph • Psoriatic Arthritis OTEZLA (apremilast), alone or in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response, intolerance, or contraindication to a prior disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00084256.PDF; date 2026-04-10; DIN 02434318; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph BIMEKIZUMAB · Limited Use, codes 641 Indications Bimzelx (bimekizumab injection) is indicated for: • Psoriasis (PsO) The treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00082779.PDF; date 2025-12-12; DIN 02525267; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph • Psoriasis (PsO) The treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00082779.PDF; date 2025-12-12; DIN 02525267; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) The treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa with an inadequate response to conventional systemic therapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00082779.PDF; date 2025-12-12; DIN 02525267; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph IXEKIZUMAB · Limited Use, codes 526 Psoriatic Arthritis TALTZ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis who have responded inadequately to, or are intolerant to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD). PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080067.PDF; date not captured; DIN 02455102; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Ankylosing Spondylitis TALTZ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis who have responded inadequately to, or are intolerant to conventional therapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080067.PDF; date not captured; DIN 02455102; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph USTEKINUMAB · Limited Use, codes 669, 670, 671, 672 (5), Limited Use, codes 668, 669, 671, 672 (6), Limited Use, codes 669, 671, 672, 733 (3), Limited Use, codes 669, 671, 672, 742 (2), Limited Use, codes 671, 672 (4) Plaque Psoriasis JAMTEKI (ustekinumab) is indicated for: • the treatment of chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00077781.PDF; date November 9, 2023; DIN 02543036; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Psoriatic Arthritis Jamteki (ustekinumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00077781.PDF; date November 9, 2023; DIN 02543036; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph ACITRETIN · General benefit 1 INDICATIONS SORIATANE (acitretin) is indicated for: • Severe psoriasis (includes erythrodermic and pustular types) • Other disorders of keratinization Severe psoriasis is a condition that involves more than 10% of body surface area or is physically, occupationally or psychologically disabling. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080165.PDF; date APR 04, 2025; DIN 02070847; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph CYCLOSPORINE · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (2), General benefit (8) Psoriasis NEORAL capsules and oral solution (cyclosporine) are indicated for the treatment of severe psoriasis in patients for whom conventional therapy is ineffective or inappropriate. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00085584.PDF; date 2026-07-30; DIN 02150662; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph ETANERCEPT · Limited Use, codes 512, 513, 514, 563, 591 (3), Limited Use, codes 498, 499, 514, 563, 591 (4) • treatment of adult patients with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00083562.PDF; date August 31, 2016; DIN 02455323; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph GUSELKUMAB · Limited Use, codes 658 Psoriatic Arthritis TREMFYA (guselkumab injection) is indicated for: • the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00085777.PDF; date 2026-08-14; DIN 02469758; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph INFLIXIMAB · Limited Use, codes 468, 469, 470, 471, 477, 478, 479 (2), Limited Use, codes 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547 (1), Limited Use, codes 715, 716, 718 (2), Limited Use, codes 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598 (1) • treatment of adult patients with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy. For patients with chronic moderate plaque psoriasis, RemdantryTM should be used after phototherapy has been shown to be ineffective or inappropriate. When assessing the severity of psoriasis, the health professional should consider the extent of involvement, location of lesions, response to previous treatments, and impact of disease on the patient’s PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00081840.PDF; date September 2, 2025; DIN 02419475; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph METHOTREXATE · General benefit (29), Listed, not a benefit (1), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (4) • Severe disabling psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00078227.PDF; date JAN 08, 2025; DIN 02170698; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph and 3 more Coverage source: ON formulary extract 2026-08-26
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1. Indications COSENTYX® (secukinumab injection/secukinumab for injection) is indicated for: Adult patients Plaque psoriasis COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Psoriatic arthritis COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis when the response to previous disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy has been inadequate. COSENTYX can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate (see 14.1.1 Psoriatic arthritis). Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) Ankylosing spondylitis (AS, radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis who have responded inadequately to conventional therapy (see 14.1.3 Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), Ankylosing spondylitis). Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) COSENTYX is indicated for the treatment of active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evidence in adul… https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080972.PDF PM date: not printed or not captured Source product: COSENTYX; DIN 02529653; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Prepare an Exceptional Access request

SADIE has its own form for many drugs; this checklist prepares the answers; the ministry decides. Open SADIE

Use this text in SADIE’s free-text fields or read from it on a Telephone Request Service call. Review marks do not indicate eligibility. Evidence stays in this page until you copy it; nothing entered here is sent or saved. Do not enter patient identifiers.

EAP Telephone Request Service: The TRS can be accessed by calling toll-free at 1-866-811-9893 or 416-327-8109 (Toronto area) between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) and selecting the TRS option. Source; updated September 15, 2026

EAP fax: In Ontario: 1-866-811-9908 or 416-327-7526 (Toronto area). Outside Ontario: 1-833-905-4260. Source; updated September 15, 2026

Posted turnaround and Telephone Request Service scope
Turnaround times The Exceptional Access Program receives between 250 and 500 requests a day. Requests are categorized in order of priority based on how quickly a drug is needed, the type of drug, and the condition for which the drug is being used. Turnaround times begin on the business day on which the EAP receives a complete request from a physician or nurse practitioner. You may have to wait longer if the request is missing information or supporting documents required by the EAP criteria, if a request requires external review, or if documents are sent by fax or mail instead of submitted via SADIE. EAP Weekly Progress Report Date: September 15, 2026 Processing categories and examples | Target | Current | Priority 1 — for drugs such as antibiotics, cancer medications, and initial requests for pain medications | 3 business days | 2 business day | Priority 2 — for antiviral drugs to treat HIV, drugs for multiple sclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension | 5 business days | 3 business days | Biologics — for biologic drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease | 10 business days | 4 business days | Chronic — for drugs used for chronic conditions such as migraines, chronic pain, Ménière's disease and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | 4 to 6 weeks | 11 business days |
For selected drugs, the Telephone Request Service is available to authorized prescribers or their delegates. In most cases, the funding decision is provided by the end of the call and processed within one business day.
Source; updated September 15, 2026

Secukinumab (Cosentyx)

Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE

Prepare answers: For the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) OR psoriatic spondylitis (PS) in patients who have severe active disease with:

Ministry criteria corpus 2025-01-01; page 54

Adalimumab – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Humira and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 40mg/0.8mL prefilled syringe, 40mg/0.8mL and 20 mg/0.2 mL prefilled pens for subcutaneous injection
Certolizumab Brand(s): Cimzia DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 200 mg/mL prefilled syringe and autoinjector
Etanercept – See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Enbrel and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 25mg/vial and 50mg prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection
Golimumab Brand(s): Simponi DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 50 mg/0.5 ml prefilled syringe and autoinjector
Infliximab- See Formulary for funded biosimilars Brand(s): Remicade and formulary listed biosimilars DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 100mg/10mL intravenous infusion
Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen
Refer to the Executive Officer Communications on the Ministry website for the Ministry’s Biosimilar Policy including frequently asked questions and updates for the biosimilar policy updates. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/drugs/opdp_eo/eo_communiq.aspx
Effective March 31, 2023, the ODB program will start transitioning coverage for Copaxone®, Enbrel®, Humalog®, Humira®, Lantus®, NovoRapid®, Remicade®, and Rituxan® to their biosimilar versions.
Effective December 29, 2023, coverage for these originator biologic drugs through the ODB program will not be available for patients and the ODB program will only provide coverage for the biosimilar version of these drugs for all ODB program recipients, with limited exemptions. In general, for ODB program recipients who are already on these biologic drugs, there is up to a 9-month transition period (see the biosimilar switch policy described on page 6 to 8 of this document).
54 It should be noted that after the date when a biosimilar becomes publicly funded for an approved indication, patients initiated on an originator biologic for this same provincially funded indication through support from a manufacturer’s patient support program, will be expected to be provided ongoing access of the originator biologic through the patient’s original payer mechanism (e.g. manufacturer’s patient support program) or to switch to an ODB funded biosimilar version upon meeting specified criteria. The Ministry will no longer consider funding of originator biologics that are part of the biosimilar policy with limited exemptions on or after December 29, 2023.
For the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) OR psoriatic spondylitis (PS) in patients who have severe active disease with:
• Age of disease onset 50 years of age or younger; AND
• Low back pain and stiffness for greater than 3 months that improves with exercise and not relieved by rest; AND
• Failure to respond to or documented intolerance to adequate trials of 2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for at least 4 weeks each; AND
• BASDAI score of ≥ 4 for at least 4 weeks while on standard therapy; AND
• A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant) with dosing regimens provided.
*NSAIDs include coxibs; use of DMARDS instead of NSAIDs not acceptable
The information submitted with the request must include the following:
• A list of current concomitant medications related to the AS/PS, including pain medications (if relevant). Please include dosing regimens.
• Details of review of radiographic reports for severe active disease.
o X-ray or CT scan report stating the presence of “SI joint fusion” or “SI joint erosion” OR
o MRI report stating the presence of “inflammation” or “edema” of the SI joint
o Actual radiographic reports must be submitted with the request. If the radiographic reports do not specify the above, the request will be reviewed by external medical experts.
Additional information that should be provided if applicable:
• Schober measurement and chest expansion measurement
• Evidence of restricted spinal mobility
55 • If the patient has AS/PS with predominantly peripheral joint involvement, additional information pertaining to trials of DMARDs must be provided, and these requests will be reviewed by external medical experts. Duration of Approval: 1 year Renewal will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 50% reduction in BASDAI score or ≥ 2 absolute point reduction in BASDAI score. Please provide an update on concomitant medications for AS/PS and whether there has been a reduction in pain medication for AS/PS since initiating the biologic (if applicable). For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided. The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided.
The recommended doses for the treatment of AS/PS are:
• Adalimumab 40 mg every two weeks
• Certolizumab 400mg at 0, 2, and 4 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of 200 mg every 2 weeks or 400 mg every 4 weeks.
• Etanercept 25 mg twice weekly or 50 mg once weekly
• Golimumab 50mg once a month
• Infliximab 3-5mg/kg/dose at 0, 2 and 6 weeks followed by maintenance therapy of up to 5mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 weeks
• Secukinumab 150 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4.
Duration of Approval: First renewal: 1 year, Second and subsequent renewals: 5 years
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Prepared from the ministry's published criteria; eligibility is decided by the Exceptional Access Program.

Secukinumab (Cosentyx)

Ministry criteria list dated January 1, 2025; the program's current criteria may differ; SADIE shows the current version. Current criteria in SADIE

Prepare answers: For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients who have:

Ministry criteria corpus 2025-01-01; page 411

Ixekizumab Brand(s): Taltz DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 80 mg/mL Autoinjector or 80 mg/mL Syringe for subcutaneous injection Effective date: March 4, 2019
Secukinumab Brand(s): Cosentyx DOSAGE FORM/ STRENGTH: 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe and 150 mg/mL prefilled pen Effective date: March 6, 2018
Psoriatic Arthritis
Initiation Criteria:
For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients who have:
Severe active disease (≥ 5 swollen joints and radiographic evidence of psoriatic arthritis) despite treatment with methotrexate (20 mg/week) for at least 3 months and one of leflunomide (20mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1g twice daily) for at least 3 months.
If the patient has documented contraindications or intolerances to methotrexate, then only one of leflunomide (20 mg/day) or sulfasalazine (1 g twice daily) for at least 3 months is required. Details of contraindications and intolerances must also be provided.
Duration of Approval: 1 Year
Renewals will be considered for patients with objective evidence of at least a 20% reduction in swollen joint count and a minimum of improvement in 2 swollen joints over the previous year.
For renewals beyond the second year, objective evidence of preservation of treatment effect must be provided.
Duration of Approval of first renewal: 1 Year
Duration of Approval: Second and subsequent renewals are 2 years
Recommended Dose:
The planned dosing regimen for the requested biologic should be provided.
411 Ixekizumab:
Ixekizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients or those with PsA and coexistent mild plaque psoriasis: 160 mg (two 80 mg injections) sc at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks.
For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate-to severe plaque psoriasis, you may wish to refer to the ODB formulary for access upon meeting the Limited Use Criteria for Plaque psoriasis. (EAP authorization would not be required).
Dose recommended for such patients is 160 mg by subcutaneous injection (two 80 mg injections) at Week 0, followed by 80 mg every 2 weeks for 6 doses (i.e. weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12), then 80 mg every 4 weeks thereafter.
Ixekizumab may be used alone or in combination with a conventional DMARD (e.g. methotrexate)
Secukinumab:
Secukinumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis 150mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3 followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4. If a patient is an anti-TNF alpha inadequate responder and continues to have active psoriatic arthritis, consider using the 300 mg sc dose.
For psoriatic arthritis patients with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, use the dosing and administration recommendations for plaque psoriasis (i.e. 300 mg sc at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3, followed by monthly maintenance dosing starting at week 4)
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Prepared from the ministry's published criteria; eligibility is decided by the Exceptional Access Program.