BARICITINIB 4 mg (Olumiant) × 7 Tablets

BARICITINIB 4 mg Tablets Price in Different Currencies

Uses of Baricitinib

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Severe alopecia areata
• Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
• Selected juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Hospitalised COVID-19 patients where approved

Benefits of Baricitinib

• Reduces inflammation
• Relieves joint and skin symptoms
• May support hair regrowth
• Provides an oral treatment option

How Does Baricitinib Work?

Baricitinib blocks the Janus kinase enzymes JAK1 and JAK2. These enzymes transmit signals from inflammatory substances to immune cells. Blocking the pathway reduces excessive inflammation and immune activity responsible for joint, skin and hair-related symptoms.

Possible Side Effects

• Respiratory infections
• Nausea
• Headache
• Increased cholesterol
• Abnormal liver tests
• Reduced blood-cell counts

Precautions

• Screen for tuberculosis and serious infections.
• It may increase blood-clot and cardiovascular risks.
• Blood counts, liver and kidney function require monitoring.
• Avoid live vaccines and pregnancy.
• Discuss cancer risk factors with your doctor.

Baricitinib Price and Reimbursement Information by Country

Baricitinib prices may vary between countries depending on the brand, strength, pack size, pharmacy, insurance coverage, government subsidies, taxes and local healthcare policies. The following resources provide country-specific pricing, reimbursement, regulatory or medicine information.

• View medicinal-form and pricing information on NICE BNF (UK) – https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/baricitinib/medicinal-forms/
• View Baricitinib medicine information on Drugs.com (USA) – https://www.drugs.com/baricitinib.html
• View PBS pricing and subsidy information (Australia) – https://www.pbs.gov.au/medicine/item/11437Y-13689L-11442F
• View current Olumiant prescribing information on DailyMed (USA) – https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=human&query=OLUMIANT