Starting and taking HUMIRA

Taking Humira

Here’s what you need to know about taking HUMIRA, including the support that’s available to stay on track

AbbVie Care

If you’re taking HUMIRA, you can join AbbVie Care – the personalised support programme that complements the care you receive from your specialist or clinic nurse

Getting the best out of your HUMIRA treatment

HUMIRA is given by injection just under the skin. Your doctor will decide what dosage of HUMIRA you require and how often you need to administer the injection. Only inject as prescribed by your doctor.

HUMIRA is available in either a pre-filled single-use syringe, or pre-filled single-use auto-injector pen and both come pre-loaded with the exact dose of medicine inside. Your doctor or nurse will be able to help you and be with you for your first injection and before long you will be able to do it by yourself. If you cannot, the injection can be given by another healthcare professional or a family member or friend after they have been trained.

Some people find it helpful to inject HUMIRA in the morning or at bedtime. However, once you find a time that you prefer, using the medicine at a consistent time can help you remember to take it. It’s also a good idea to mark your calendar with the dates of your treatment as this may help you remember when to use it. Always follow your doctor’s instructions on when and how often to use HUMIRA.

If you forget to use HUMIRA when you’re supposed to, inject the next dose as soon as you remember. Then inject your next dose as you would have on your originally scheduled day, had you not forgotten the dose. Do not give yourself two injections to make up for the injection that you missed. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take the next dose when you are meant to.

People in New Zealand who are taking HUMIRA can join the AbbVie Care programme for personalised support.

HUMIRA pre-filled pen instructions

Instructions for using the HUMIRA pre-filled pen

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HUMIRA pre-filled syringe instructions

Instructions for using the HUMIRA pre-filled syringe

See step-by-step instructions

Storing and travelling with HUMIRA

Here’s how to store your HUMIRA properly and what to do when you’re travelling

Safety Information

Important safety information to know about HUMIRA

This site is intended for a New Zealand audience.

Important information about HUMIRA. HUMIRA is a prescription medicine containing adalimumab. HUMIRA is available as a single use pre-filled syringe or single-use pre-filled pen and may contain 20mg, 40mg or 80mg adalimumab. It is used in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, non-infectious uveitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. HUMIRA is only used in patients of a specific age group, in diseases of certain severity (e.g. moderate to severe), and/or after some other treatments have been tried (e.g. conventional therapy).

HUMIRA has risks and benefits. Refer to the Safety Information contained on this website for further details. If you have any questions about using HUMIRA, ask your healthcare professional and refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) available here: HUMIRA PEN CMI or HUMIRA Pre-filled Syringe CMI or by calling freephone 0800 900 030. Ask your doctor if HUMIRA is right for you. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue, or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional.

HUMIRA is a fully funded medicine under Special Authority for most indications - normal pharmacy prescription charges apply. HUMIRA is not funded for enthesitis-related arthritis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Normal pharmacy and doctor's charge will apply.

AbbVie is the company that brings you HUMIRA (adalimumab). For more information about AbbVie, visit www.AbbVie.co.nz | HUMIRA Data Sheet

AbbVie Limited, 6th floor, 156-158 Victoria street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand 0800 900 030. HUMIRA and Destination You are registered trademarks of AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.