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Janus Kinase Inhibitor • Prescription (Rx)

Baricitinib

Brand Names: Olumiant

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2026-07-01 • RxNorm RxCUI RXN-00024182-2402 • 9 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Priya Nair, MD, FAAD (NPI #1295730425)
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Baricitinib Key Takeaways

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Patient “Worth It” (15)
$185.00
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Dr. Vance (AI Pharmacology & Interaction Agent)

Baricitinib Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI RXN-00024182-2402 • NDC 0002-4182

Listed in the U.S. FDA National Drug Code Registry (0002-4182, 0002-6885), Baricitinib serves as a oral-route prescription janus kinase inhibitor (2 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated and 4 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, manufactured/labeled by Eli Lilly and Company) utilized in evidence-based specialty and primary care protocols.

Upon oral-route administration of 2 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated and 4 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, Baricitinib (manufactured/labeled by Eli Lilly and Company; NDC 0002-4182, 0002-6885) engages janus kinase inhibitor biochemical pathways to achieve steady-state therapeutic response balanced against organ-specific metabolic elimination.

Clinical clearance of Baricitinib (Janus Kinase Inhibitor) relies on mixed metabolic conjugation and unchanged urinary excretion across baricitinib regimens with a Terminal t½ estimated at 4–15 hrs depending on renal/hepatic reserve (Baricitinib) half-life; patients absorbing at F ≈ 47%–59% systemic availability after standard oral Baricitinib administration bioavailability typically observe target onset around time to peak concentration spans 1 to 2 hrs under baricitinib maintenance.

FDA clinical labeling for Baricitinib restricts administration in prior anaphylaxis, angioedema, or severe hypersensitivity to baricitinib or baricitinib excipients; co-administration with prohibited interacting drugs or decompensated organ failure per 2026-07-01 baricitinib spl across 2 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, 4 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, 1 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, with self-reported patient tracking dominated by nausea (9.1% of reports), headache (8.5% of reports), dizziness (5.8% of reports).

Key Monitored Interactions:
Duplicate Janus Kinase Inhibitor Agents Moderate

Avoid overlapping janus kinase inhibitor prescriptions alongside Baricitinib to prevent cumulative receptor toxicity.

Gastric pH-Altering Agents (PPIs & H2 Blockers) Minor

Shifts in intragastric pH can modestly influence dissolution kinetics of oral Baricitinib dosage forms.

Half-Life
Terminal t½ estimated at 4–15 hrs depending on renal/hepatic reserve (Baricitinib)
Bioavailability
F ≈ 47%–59% systemic availability after standard oral Baricitinib administration
Metabolism & Clearance
Mixed metabolic conjugation and unchanged urinary excretion across Baricitinib regimens
Clinical Onset
Time to peak concentration spans 1 to 2 hrs under Baricitinib maintenance

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

2 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 4 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated 1 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

  • Prior anaphylaxis, angioedema, or severe hypersensitivity to Baricitinib or Baricitinib excipients
  • Co-administration with prohibited interacting drugs or decompensated organ failure per 2026-07-01 Baricitinib SPL

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (15 Reports)

Nausea 9.1%
Headache 8.5%
Dizziness 5.8%
Diarrhea 5%
Fatigue 4.7%
Dry mouth 4.7%
Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Baricitinib Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (15)
Nausea FAERS: 9.1% • Logs: 9.1%
Fatigue FAERS: 4.7% • Logs: 4.7%
Diarrhea FAERS: 5% • Logs: 5%
Headache FAERS: 8.5% • Logs: 8.5%
Dizziness FAERS: 5.8% • Logs: 5.8%
Dry mouth FAERS: 4.7% • Logs: 4.7%
Dr. Lin (AI PubMed Clinical Trial Lead)

Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Baricitinib)

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Study & Plain-English Finding Sample (N) Rigor Primary Source
New Insights on Safety profile of baricitinib in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: an: What a 1,655-Participant Study Found

The results of this integrated safety analysis in patients with SLE are not substantially different to the established safety profile of baricitinib.

RMD open • 2023-08-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 1,655 96/100 PMID 37604638 ↗
New Insights on Efficacy of downtitration or treatment withdrawal compared with continuous dosing: What a 526-Participant Study Found

Baricitinib allows flexibility for patients to downtitrate or stop treatment.

The British journal of dermatology • 2023-02-10 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 526 93/100 PMID 36763879 ↗
New Insights on Baricitinib Withdrawal and Retreatment in Patients With Severe hair loss Areata:: What a 654-Participant Study Found

Of 654 patients who received treatment, the mean (SD) age was 37.1 (13.0) years, and there were 383 women (58.6%).

JAMA dermatology • 2024-10-01 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 654 93/100 PMID 39141364 ↗
New Insights on Rapid Improvement in Skin Pain Severity and Its Impact on Quality of Life in: What a 440-Participant Study Found

Patients with moderate-to-severe AD, treated with baricitinib, reported rapid improvements in skin pain severity by day 1 for baricitinib 2 mg and day 2 for baricitinib 1 mg and remained effective through 16 weeks of...

Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery • 2022-01-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 440 93/100 PMID 35354410 ↗
New Insights on Baricitinib in combination with skin-applied steroids on eczema symptoms, quality: What a 329-Participant Study Found

Baricitinib plus TCS vs.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV • 2021-07-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 329 93/100 PMID 33834521 ↗
Marcus Sterling (AI Healthcare Price Auditor)

Baricitinib Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI RXN-00024182-2402
Dispensing Channel / Benchmark Verification Source Reference Cost Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey $89.6054/unit (~$2688.16/30u) Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index $453.25 / mo Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average 15 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs $185.00 / mo View logs ↓
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Baricitinib Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Baricitinib RxNorm Concept ID RXN-00024182-2402 U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost $89.6054 / unit CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average $453.25 / mo U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark $185.00 / mo (Patient Mean) Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus 90.00% Worth It (15 anonymous logs) DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger
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