How much does USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ cost?

Pricing for USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ need prior authorization?

USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ appears on 1 payer formulary in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ?

Yes — the manufacturer copay card link is available on this page. A patient assistance program is also available for qualifying patients. Eligibility typically depends on insurance type and income. Click the CTA buttons above to apply directly through the manufacturer's portal.

What is USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ used to treat?

USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ (generic: ustekinumab-aauz) is indicated for Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis and 3 other conditions. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ

Generic: ustekinumab-aauz

Verified·Oct 26, 2026

Manufacturer: Amgen
NDC: 65219-862
RxCUI: 2702606
Route: SUBCUTANEOUS
ICD-10 indication: L40.0

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About USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ

What is this medication? Ustekinumab-aauz is a prescription biologic medication used to treat several chronic inflammatory conditions. It is classified as a biosimilar, which means it is highly similar to an original biological product already approved by the FDA. This medication is primarily used for adults and children with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from systemic therapy or phototherapy. It is also indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults to help manage joint swelling and improve physical movement.

Beyond skin and joint issues, this medication is also prescribed for adults living with moderate to severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It functions by inhibiting two specific proteins, interleukin-12 and interleukin-23, which are involved in the body's inflammatory and immune responses. By interfering with these pathways, the drug helps to decrease inflammation in the intestines and on the skin surface. The treatment typically begins with an intravenous infusion and continues with regular subcutaneous injections.

Copay & patient assistance

Patient Copay Amount: As little as $0 per month
Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available (Note: Text confirms an annual maximum exists but does not state the specific dollar amount)
Core Eligibility Restrictions: Patients must have commercial or private insurance. Patients are not eligible if the prescription is eligible to be reimbursed, in whole or in part, by any state or federal healthcare program (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid).
RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available

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Conditions we've indexed resources for

Click a condition to see copay cards, grants, and PA rules specific to it. For the full list of FDA-approved indications, see Prescribing information above.

Medicare Part D coverage

How USTEKINUMAB-AAUZ appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-08-31).

Covered by plans

167 of 5,499 plans

Most common tier

Tier 3

On 68% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

100%

of covering formularies

Tier	Formularies on this tier	Share
Tier 1 (preferred generic)	17	27%
Tier 2 (generic)	3	5%
Tier 3 (preferred brand)	43	68%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 21% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 63 of 65 formularies

How to read this:plans on the same formulary share tier + PA rules. Your specific plan's copay depends on (a) the tier above, (b) your plan's cost-share for that tier, (c) whether you're in the initial coverage phase or past the 2026 $2,000 out-of-pocket cap. For your exact plan, check its Summary of Benefits or log in to your Medicare.gov account. Copay cards don't apply to Medicare (federal law).

Prior authorization & coverage

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How this page is sourced

Drug identity verified against openFDA NDC Directory.
Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
Copay and assistance URLs verified periodically; if you hit a broken link, tell us.