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AMCP Nexus: Panelists Share Current Scope of Biosimilar Industry

October 26, 2023

Panelists at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus meeting chronicled the current state of the US biosimilar market, including current policies impacting the market, recent regulatory decisions, and the developing arguments around requirements for clinical efficacy studies.

Eye on Pharma: New GI Data and Byooviz Interchangeability Propel Biosimilars Into the Future

October 25, 2023

As Celltrion releases new data on its subcutaneous infliximab product in gastroenterology conditions, Samsung Bioepis secures an interchangeability designation for Byooviz, making it the second ranibizumab biosimilar to be deemed interchangeable with the reference product.

Report: Conflicting Guidelines, Rebate Walls Are Major Factors Determining Biosimilar Uptake

October 24, 2023

Samsung Bioepis’ most recent biosimilar market report identified inconsistent medical guidelines, challenges with access and rebates, and acute vs chronic treatment duration as major factors influencing biosimilar uptake in the United States.

Dr Stephen Hanauer Weighs In on Pharmacovigilence, Nonmedical Switching in Crohn Disease

October 22, 2023

Stephen Hanauer, MD, professor of medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, discusses why providers need to be wary when deciding whether patients with Crohn disease should switch from Humira (reference adalimumab) to an adalimumab biosimilar.

Eye on Pharma: Another CRL for Alvotech; Cimerli’s Growing Market Share; BBCIC Awarded Grant

October 19, 2023

Alvotech received a complete response letter (CRL) for its ustekinumab biosimilar; Formycon’s Cimerli, a ranibizumab biosimilar, achieved 25% market share in the United States; and the FDA awarded a researach grant to the Biologics & Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium (BBCIC).

Dr Stephen Hanauer: Why More Studies Assessing Adalimumab Biosimilars in Gastro Conditions Are Needed

October 15, 2023

Stephen Hanauer, MD, professor of medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, shares why his study comparing the safety and efficacy of Cyltezo, an adalimumab biosimilar, with the originator (Humira) matters for patients with gastroenertology conditions.

Prince Edward Island Announces New Biosimilar Switching Policy

October 14, 2023

Prince Edward Island became the eleventh jurisdiction in Canada to implement a biosimilar transition policy, in which patients who are currently taking select reference agents will transition to biosimilar versions.