Skylar Jeremias

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


Pegfilgrastim Biosimilar Proves Effective Against Neutropenia in Patients With Breast Cancer

October 31, 2023

A recent study found that a pegfilgrastim biosimilar was effective against chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and had comparable safety and efficacy profiles compared with the originator (Neulasta) in patients with breast cancer.

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.