Drug IndexBenlysta (belimumab)



Billing

Code: J0490

Description: Belimumab injection

Unit: 10 MG

Payment: $54.102

Pay quarter: Q2 2024


Covered in Part D: No


Drug Cost

Calculate drug cost and reimbursement


Total WAC:

$4,087.33

Total Reimbursement:

$4,328.16

(ASP: $4,083.17, Margin: $244.99)

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# Units to bill:

80

Dosage & Frequency

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Induction:
• 10mg/kg IV every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses

Maintenance:
• 10mg/kg IV every 4 weeks

OR

• 200mg SQ every 1 week

Lupus Nephritis

Induction:
• 10mg/kg IV every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses

Maintenance:
• 10mg/kg IV every 4 weeks

OR

Induction:
• 400mg SQ every 2 weeks for the first 4 doses

Maintenance:
• 200mg SQ every 1 week


Billable NDCs

49401-0101-01

BENLYSTA (GLAXOSMITHKLINE)

120 MG


49401-0102-01

BENLYSTA (GLAXOSMITHKLINE)

400 MG



Prior Authorization

Aetna

United Healthcare

Anthem

Cigna


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