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CVS Predicts Interchangeability Won’t Drive Adalimumab Biosimilar Adoption

March 15, 2023

In a report from CVS Health, interchangeability will not be a primary factor in driving the adoption of adalimumab biosimilars referencing Humira, contradicting predictions from other sources that believe the designation will impact prescribing habits.

IQVIA's Michael Kleinrock Shares Why Smaller Manufacturers Are Investing in Biosimilar Development

March 12, 2023

Better familiarity with biosimilars is enabling government agencies to reevaluate their approval requirements and encouraging smaller manufacturers to invest in biosimilar development, said Michael Kleinrock, lead research director for the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science.

Eye on Pharma: FDA, EMA Accept Biosimilar Applications; Biosimilar Trials Begin

March 09, 2023

The FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) accepted applications for a trastuzumab biosimilar and an ustekinumab biosimilar, respectively, and Altos Biologics completed patient enrollment for a phase 3 trial assessing an aflibercept biosimilar.

FDA Approves Autoinjector Version of Neulasta Biosimilar

March 06, 2023

The FDA approved the prefilled autoinjector version of Coherus Biosciences’ pegfilgrastim biosimilar (Udenyca), which will allow for patients at risk of febrile neutropenia to administer a full dose of pegfilgrastim at home.

Celltrion Publishes Data on Maintenance Therapy Using Infliximab Biobetter

March 06, 2023

At the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation congress, Celltrion Healthcare shared positive safety and efficacy data on maintenance therapy including its infliximab biobetter allowing for subcutaneous administration, Remsima SC.

Biosimilars Gastroenterology Roundup for February 2023—Podcast Edition

March 05, 2023

On this episode of Not So Different, we chronicle the latest gastroenterology news from February, including several updates on adalimumab and infliximab biosimilars and industry analyses on the utilization of these drugs and patient confidence in gastroenterologists’ recommendations.

Lilly Plans to Launch Insulin Biosimilar at 78% Discount to Lantus

March 02, 2023

As Eli Lilly and Company announces that it will slash prices for its insulin products and cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin, the company shared that it will launch its interchangeable insulin biosimilar, Rezvoglar, at a 78% discount to the originator (Lantus).

Biosimilars Gastroenterology Roundup: February 2023

March 01, 2023

As a new wave of biosimilars to treat inflammatory bowel disease— an umbrella term for Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis—enter the US market, a lot of clinical and policy news regarding adalimumab and infliximab biosimilars emerged throughout the month of February.