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Stelara

Ustekinumab
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Ustekinumab is the active ingredient anchor for this record. Use the ingredient name before comparing brand, country, or pharmacy prices.

active moietyUstekinumab
administration routeInjection
price comparison status2 snapshots
safety signal rating88 / 100
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price index

Price Comparison

$2,181.91USvsCA$4,593.15CA

Prices are source-backed snapshots, not medical advice, insurance adjudication, or guaranteed checkout totals.

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Price Trend Index

Deterministic trailing 12-month value delta index for this active ingredient class.

Moderate Growth3M: +1.3%12M: +6.1%
Jul 2025
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Jun 2026
Jan 2026$2123.00
Feb 2026$2127.36
Mar 2026$2147.00
Apr 2026$2151.36
May 2026$2171.00
Jun 2026$2175.36
01 / chemistryJanssen Biotech, Inc. / Johnson & Johnson

Ingredient Breakdown

active moietyUstekinumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-12 and interleukin-23 pathways.
formulationSingle-dose subcutaneous syringe/vial and intravenous infusion vial formulations.
mechanism of action

Immune-modulating biologic; price comparisons must avoid treating biosimilars, routes, and indications as automatic substitutes.

available strengths
45 mg/0.5 mL subcutaneous90 mg/mL subcutaneous130 mg/26 mL intravenous infusion

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Excipients / Maker Notes

  • Sucrose
  • Polysorbate 80
  • L-histidine
  • L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate
  • EDTA disodium salt dihydrate for IV formulation
  • L-methionine for IV formulation

Manufacturer Notes

  • Prefilled syringe manufactured by Janssen Biotech, Inc. with listed manufacturing at Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions and Cilag AG.
  • Vial manufactured by Janssen Biotech, Inc. with listed manufacturing at Cilag AG.
  • DailyMed label revision inspected: 4/2026.
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Steps To Take Safely

  1. Confirm the exact ingredient, brand, dose strength, and schedule with the prescribing clinician.
  2. Review storage, needle/device instructions, and missed-dose rules from the official medication guide.
  3. Track dose date, site rotation, side effects, and refill timing before comparing prices.
  4. Escalate severe allergic, breathing, chest-pain, fainting, or persistent abdominal symptoms urgently.

Side-Effect Signals

  • infection risk
  • injection/infusion reaction
  • screening requirements
  • immune-system warning
  • rare serious infection warning
Summary of index signals. Not active medical advice. Consult official labels and clinicians.

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Frequently Asked Questions

> What active ingredient is in Stelara?

Stelara is a brand-name prescription drug formulated with the active chemical substance Ustekinumab. It belongs to the class hint group interleukin inhibitor biologic and is designed for Injection administration.

> How does the US price for Stelara compare to Canada?

Reference price notes index Stelara with a US cash/retail cost of approximately $2181.91 (recorded via Drugs.com price guide) and a Canadian provincial formulary cost of $4593.15 (recorded via NCBI/CADTH public cost table). Comparative gaps fluctuate depending on packaging quantity, pharmacy checkouts, and local benefit tables.

> Can I buy a generic alternative for Stelara?

Yes, Ustekinumab represents the active molecule identifier. While generics utilize the same active ingredient, clinicians and pharmacists must verify specific bioequivalence boundary configurations before initiating substitution.

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