CIMZIA vs HUMIRA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CIMZIA and HUMIRA 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	HUMIRA
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL	ADALIMUMAB
Manufacturer	Ucb Inc	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Injectable, Kit	Kit
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, Ulcerative Colitis

cimzia humira

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL

ADALIMUMAB

Manufacturer

Ucb Inc

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Injectable, Kit

Kit

Drug class

Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker

Boxed warning

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cimzia or Humira?

By our independent rating, Humira scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Cimzia. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cimzia and Humira?

Cimzia contains Certolizumab Pegol, while Humira contains Adalimumab — 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.