CIMZIA vs ENBREL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CIMZIA and ENBREL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CIMZIA	ENBREL
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL	ETANERCEPT
Manufacturer	Ucb Inc	Immunex
Dosage forms	Injectable, Kit	Solution
Drug class	Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker	Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

cimzia enbrel

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL

ETANERCEPT

Manufacturer

Ucb Inc

Immunex

Dosage forms

Injectable, Kit

Solution

Drug class

Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker

Boxed warning

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cimzia and Enbrel?

Cimzia contains Certolizumab Pegol, while Enbrel contains Etanercept — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.