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Spanish Psoriasis Working Group Revises Guidelines for Biosimilars in Psoriasis

August 10, 2023

The Spanish Psoriasis Working Group updated its position on the use of biosimilar medicines in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis, including its views on biosimilars as first-line treatment and nonmedical switching.

Sintilimab Plus Bevacizumab Biosimilar vs Avastin Is Cost-Effective in HCC

August 08, 2023

A Chinese study proved that combination therapy with sintilimab and a bevacizumab biosimilar was cost-effective enough in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to warrant use of the biosimilar over the reference product (Avastin) without compromising safety or efficacy.

Despite Global Increase in Amjevita Sales, US Sales Dropped 63%

August 05, 2023

Despite global sales for Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) growing by 29% year-over-year and the agent being the first adalimumab biosimilar on the US market, sales in the United States dropped 63% from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2023.

Eye on Pharma: Interchangeability Study Results; Express Scripts to Cover Cyltezo; TDM for Idacio

August 03, 2023

Samsung Bioepis and Organon released results from an interchangeability study of its adalimumab biosimilar; Express Scripts announced that it will add Cyltezo as well as 2 other adalimumab biosimilars to its formulary list; Anser Therapeutics will offer therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for Idacio.

Biosimilars Immunology Roundup: July 2023

August 01, 2023

Between the launch of 7 adalimumab biosimilars, the release of several market trend reports, and clinical trial results on often ignored disease states, July was a very big month for immunology biosimilars.

Abstracts Highlight Growing Comfortability With Trastuzumab Biosimilars in Breast Cancer

July 31, 2023

Abstracts presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO 2023) emphasized the safety and efficacy of a trastuzumab biosimilar in treating HER2-positive breast cancer and growing utilization of trastuzumab biosimilars over time.

Why Are Companies Launching Biosimilars With 2 Prices? Julie Reed Explains

July 30, 2023

Why are companies pricing their adalimumab biosimilars with 2 prices? Can the United States expect more of this pricing strategy for future biosimilar launches? Julie Reed, executive director of the Biosimilars Forum, has the answers.

Biosimilar Business News Recap: 3 Biosimilar Application Submissions; Roche Sues Biogen

July 26, 2023

Formycon and Celltrion announced the FDA submissions for their aflibercept biosimilars; the European Medicines Agency accepted a marketing authorization application for an ustekinumab biosimilar; and Roche filed suit against Biogen over a tocilizumab biosimilar.

AAM White Paper Breaks Down Drug Shortage Crisis: Causes and Solutions

July 25, 2023

The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) published a white paper on the impact that ongoing drug shortages have had on the generic and biosimilar industries as well as possible solutions stakeholders can put into action.