Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Bimzelx
Bimekizumab
Prescription only
Bimzelx assessed online(Bimekizumab)
Bimzelx (bimekizumab) is an injection for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Your clinician first checks if online care is suitable. Some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Injection under the skin (bimekizumab)
- For moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- Dose and schedule set by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forPsoriasis
Bimzelx can raise your risk of infection. Tell your clinician right away about fever, a cough that lasts, or new signs of infection. Do not get a live vaccine during treatment without asking. Some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring.
Choosing the right plan for you
Your clinician sets the dose and the injection schedule. The first doses are often closer together, then the doses space out. You get clear teaching on how to inject.
Considerations include
- Extent and severity of psoriasis
- Scalp, nail or joint involvement
- Past treatments and how they worked
- Infection history and screening results
- Pregnancy plans and other medicines
How Bimzelx works
Bimzelx blocks two signals that drive psoriasis
In psoriasis, the immune system sends signals that speed up skin cell growth. Bimekizumab blocks two of these signals, called IL-17A and IL-17F. This calms the inflammation that causes thick, scaly plaques.
It is a protein medicine, so you inject it and do not swallow it. It works on the immune signal and not only on the skin surface.
Modern Dermatology
Bimzelx
Bimekizumab
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis not controlled by creams
- Widespread or hard to treat plaques
- Psoriasis of the scalp or nails
- Adults who can follow an injection schedule
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Blocks IL-17A
Calms a key psoriasis signal
Blocks IL-17F
Targets a second inflammatory signal
Reduces inflammation
Less redness, thickness and scale
Slows skin cell build-up
Plaques thin out and clear
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentYour clinician first checks if online care is suitable for you. Some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring. If Bimzelx is right for you, your clinician decides and writes the prescription.
Bimekizumab blocks two immune signals, IL-17A and IL-17F, that drive psoriasis. This lowers inflammation in the skin. You inject it under the skin.
Some people see a change in a few weeks. Full results usually take several months. Your clinician reviews your progress at set visits.
Many people see clearer skin and less itch and scale. Results differ from person to person. Psoriasis can return if treatment stops, so keep your follow-up visits.
Common effects are colds, cold sores, oral thrush and injection site reactions. Serious infections are rare but possible. Report fever, a lasting cough or severe belly pain to your Care Team.
People with an active serious infection, including active tuberculosis, should not use it. People who are allergic to bimekizumab or any ingredient should not use it. Tell your clinician about bowel disease, liver problems or recent vaccines.
Other options in our service include adalimumab, certolizumab, apremilast, acitretin and topical medicines such as calcipotriol. Your clinician chooses based on your psoriasis, your health and your goals.
Many people keep using a moisturizer, or a topical medicine on stubborn plaques. Tell your clinician about every medicine you take. Ask before any live vaccine.
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, plan a pregnancy or breastfeed. Your clinician decides if Bimzelx is right for you, and may refer you to a specialist. Do not start or stop treatment on your own.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
In Canada, bimekizumab is sold as Bimzelx. It is a biologic medicine, and no generic version is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database. Your pharmacist can tell you what is available.
Your clinician reviews your progress and test results before each refill. Message your Care Team early, before you run out. Do not stop or skip doses without asking, unless you have a serious side effect.
Checked before and during treatment
Infection screening
A tuberculosis check and a review of past infections come first.
Liver tests
Liver blood tests may be done before and during treatment.
Bowel symptoms
Tell us about new stomach pain or lasting diarrhea.
Follow-up
Your Care Team reviews your skin and health at set visits.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
Start my assessment
Related treatments
Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.