Skylar Jeremias

Skylar Jeremias is the Managing Editor for The Center for Biosimilars and The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC).


Data Show Promise for Adalimumab Biosimilars to Deliver on Safety, Cost Savings

May 16, 2024

Two posters from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s annual meeting provided hope that despite low uptake so far, adalimumab biosimilars can deliver on the promise of comparable safety and efficacy with the originator in multiple disease states, as well as cost savings.

Panelists Call for Consistent Education, Support to Improve Patient Comfort With Biosimilars

May 15, 2024

At the Festival of Biologics USA, panelists stressed the need for patient-centered communication and education to boost comfort with biosimilars, emphasizing consistent support from health care providers despite restrictive payer policies.

Challenges and Guidance in Biosimilar Assessment: An ISPOR Report on HTA Agency Approaches

May 14, 2024

The ISPOR report highlights the urgent need for clear guidance on when and how to conduct health technology assessments (HTAs) for biosimilars, emphasizing the challenges faced by HTA agencies and the evolving role of HTAs in evaluating biosimilar value.

Partnering for Biosimilar Security: India's Role in US Health Care Savings, Supply Chain Stability

May 09, 2024

As Indian pharmaceutical companies supplied 4 of every 10 prescriptions in the US in 2022, generating $1.3 trillion in health care savings, a new IQVIA report highlights concerns about supply chain risks and advocates for partnerships to bolster biosimilar security and overall supply chain resilience.

Cordavis Report Outlines Strategies for Biosimilar Development, Access in the US Health Care Market

May 08, 2024

Cordavis, a CVS Healthspire company, released a report detailing the current hurdles faced in developing and commercializing biosimilars in the US and highlighting efforts by the organization to enhance access and affordability for these products.

Biosimilars Policy Roundup for April 2024—Podcast Edition

May 05, 2024

On this episode of Not So Different, The Center for Biosimilars® glances back at all the major biosimilar policy updates from April, including 2 FDA approvals, 1 European approval, and several insights into possible policy changes from the Festival of Biologics USA conference.

Cencora Analysis Shows Differences in Payer Coverage Between G-CSF Biosimilars

May 02, 2024

Data from a Cencora study showed some misalignment in payer coverage of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) biosimilars, highlighting that while filgrastim biosimilars are often favored over the originator, reference pegfilgrastim still dominates over its biosimilars.

FDA Approves High-Concentration Cyltezo

May 01, 2024

The FDA approved a high-concentration, citrate-free version of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm), making it the second high-concentration adalimumab biosimilar to have an interchangeability designation.

Dr Sophia Humphreys Provides Calls to Action to Ensure Biosimilar Market Sustainability

April 30, 2024

During her presentation during Festival of Biologics USA, Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, director of formulary management at Sutter Health, gave an overview of current challenges and opportunities for the biosimilar market and offered calls to action for multiple stakeholders.