Biologics
Biologic medications are used to manage many different inflammatory conditions. We help our patients navigate the complicated treatment process from insurance coverage to in home infusion.
The Quick Facts
- Biologics are derived from living cells such as blood, proteins, bacteria or viruses.
- Biologics can be used to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions, ranging from arthritis to inflammatory bowel diseases to cancer.
- Biologics are more complicated to produce than typical pharmaceutical products, and they are sensitive to light and temperature.
- Some biologics can be taken orally, but many
Common Medications
- Avastin
- Botox
- Enbrel
- Herceptin
- Humira
- Lantus
- Remicade
- Xeljanz
Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of Prima's inventory.
The Patient Experience
Learn more about how how patients can use biologics therapy to manage different conditions- in this case, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
How Biologics Can Help
Conditions That May Need Biologics Treatment
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A progressive condition that deteriorates a person's central vision.
Crohn’s Disease: An inflammatory bowel disease.
Colon Cancer: Cancer that affects the large intestine.
Cystic Fibrosis: A condition that impacts cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive enzymes, resulting in damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs.
Gastric Cancer: Cancer of the stomach.
Psoriasis: A chronic immune disease that causes scaly and inflamed rashes across the skin.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A chronic autoimmune disease that impacts the tissues, causing pain in the joints.
Ulcerative Colitis: A type of bowel disease where the large intestine and rectum are inflamed.
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