Bimzelx™

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Plaque Psoriasis Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.,Psoriatic arthritis Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response to or who have been intolerant to previous disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy.,Axial spondyloarthritis Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C reactive protein (CRP) and /or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ankylosing spondylitis (AS, radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis who have responded inadequately or are intolerant to conventional therapy.,Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa with an inadequate response to conventional systemic HS therapy.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection
• Subcutaneous
• Pre-filled syringe encased in an auto-injector with rubber stopper and a polypropylene rigid needle shield. The solution is clear to slightly opalescent and colourless to pale brownish-yellow.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 2 x 1mL (160mg)

Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under the following PBS item codes:

• 14593C (Opens in new tab)
• 13652M (Opens in new tab)
• 13644D (Opens in new tab)
• 14589W (Opens in new tab)
• 14625R (Opens in new tab)
• 14590X (Opens in new tab)
• 14618J (Opens in new tab)
• 14602M (Opens in new tab)
• 15110G (Opens in new tab)
• 15116N (Opens in new tab)
• 15133L (Opens in new tab)

Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Bimekizumab

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

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