Oncology

A Banner Year for Biosimilars: The 19 FDA Approvals From 2024

January 21st 2025

By Skylar Jeremias

Article

In 2024, the FDA approved 19 biosimilars across various therapeutic areas, including the first biosimilars for ustekinumab and denosumab, marking significant progress in expanding treatment options and market competition.

Biosimilars Drive Cost Savings and Achieve 53% Market Share Across Treatment Areas

January 16th 2025

By Skylar Jeremias

Article

Biosimilar launches achieve a 53% market share and a 53% reduction in average drug costs after 5 years of biosimilar competition, according to Samsung Bioepis’ most recent market report, showcasing notable pricing trends and market share disparities across therapeutic areas.

The Next Frontier: Oncology Biosimilars in 2025 and Beyond

January 13th 2025

By Prateek Yadav, MPTh, MBA

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The US oncology biosimilar market has rapidly evolved since its launch in 2017, driven by steep price discounts, payer adoption, and provider confidence, with an upcoming wave of biosimilars targeting blockbuster biologics promising further market growth, cost savings, and broader patient access.

Eye on Pharma: Korean Drugmakers’ Impact in Europe; New Denosumab, Eculizumab Deals

January 11th 2025

By Skylar Jeremias

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Korean drugmakers hold over 50% market share in the 6 best-selling biosimilar markets, 2 companies sign exclusive licensing partnership for a denosumab biosimilar, and 2 others join forces for an eculizumab biosimilar.

Reducing Financial Toxicity in GI Cancer Care Through Biosimilars

January 5th 2025

By Skylar Jeremias

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Tiago Biachi, MD, PhD, emphasizes that biosimilars are vital for reducing financial toxicity and ensuring equitable, affordable access to advanced treatments in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer care, while calling for dynamic policies and greater cost awareness among clinicians.

Top 5 Most-Read Oncology Articles of 2024

December 24th 2024

By Skylar Jeremias

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The top 5 oncology biosimilar articles in 2024 cover Duke's recommendations for cell and gene therapy biosimilars, FDA approval of Shanghai Henlius Biotech's trastuzumab biosimilar, Boehringer Ingelheim layoffs, the safety of rituximab biosimilar CT-P10, and more.

Study Shows Biosimilarity of Bevacizumab Biosimilar in CRC

December 17th 2024

By Skylar Jeremias

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A recent study showed similar safety and efficacy of a bevacizumab biosimilar compared with the reference product (Avastin) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC).

Review Confirms Clinical Safety of Sandoz Denosumab Biosimilar vs Originator

December 11th 2024

By Skylar Jeremias

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Sandoz's biosimilar denosumab (Jubbonti/Wyost) has demonstrated analytical, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and clinical equivalence to reference denosumab (Prolia/Xgeva), supporting its approval and extrapolation to all approved indications.

Eye on Pharma: Golimumab Biosimilar Update; Korea Approves Denosumab; Xbrane, Intas Collaboration

December 10th 2024

By Skylar Jeremias

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Alvotech and Advanz Pharma have submitted a European marketing application for their golimumab biosimilar to treat inflammatory diseases, while Celltrion secured Korean approval for denosumab biosimilars, and Intas Pharmaceuticals partnered with Xbrane Biopharma on a nivolumab biosimilar.

Pertuzumab Biosimilar Shows Promise in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment

December 9th 2024

By Skylar Jeremias

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The proposed pertuzumab biosimilar QL1209 demonstrated equivalent efficacy and safety to reference pertuzumab (Perjeta) in neoadjuvant treatment of HER2-positive, ER/PR-negative early or locally advanced breast cancer, offering a cost-effective alternative with comparable clinical outcomes.