Rheumatology

Phase 4 Study Finds Comparable Safety, Efficacy Between Etanercept Biosimilar, Enbrel for Autoimmune Diseases

February 10th 2023

By Justina Petrullo

The first phase 4 postmarketing surveillance study for SB4 in South Korea as the first approved biosimilar of etanercept demonstrated comparable effectiveness and safety to previous SB4 evidence.

Eye on Pharma: Formycon Aflibercept Data; Sandoz CHMP Nod; Henlius Daratumumab Study

February 8th 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

Article

Formycon shared positive data on its Eylea (aflibercept) biosimilar; Sandoz received a thumbs up from the European Union’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP); and Shanghai Henlius Biotech began a phase 1 study for its daratumumab biosimilar candidate.

Vizient Report Predicts Over 3% Inflation Rate for Biologics

February 7th 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

Article

Vizient’s Pharmacy Market Outlook report examined the impact that factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the US market introduction of adalimumab biosimilars, will have on drug prices and the utilization of lower-cost biologics.

Biosimilars Rheumatology Roundup for January 2023—Podcast Edition

February 5th 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

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On this episode of Not So Different, we reminisce about the major biosimilar news to come out of the rheumatology field during January 2023, including the launch of the first Humira (adalimumab) biosimilar.

High Treatment Retention Following Biosimilar-to-Biosimilar Switch in Denmark

February 4th 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

Article

A real-world study assessing the aftermath of Denmark implementing a nationwide mandatory switch from one infliximab to another found strong treatment retention rates, demonstrating the safety and tolerability of biosimilar-to-biosimilar switching.

Biosimilar Rheumatology Roundup: January 2023

February 1st 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

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This year started off with a bang for rheumatology biosimilars, with several regulatory approvals around the world, new market insight into the global use of biosimilars, and US market introduction of the first rival biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab).

US Welcomes First Adalimumab Biosimilar, Amjevita

January 31st 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

Article

Amgen’s Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) has officially entered the US market, making it the first of potentially 10 biosimilars referencing Humira to launch in 2023.

Biosimilars Check-in: Approval in Saudi Arabia, Launch in Republic of Korea, Dr. Reddy’s Completes Study

January 26th 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

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Saudi Arabia approved an adalimumab biosimilar, a denosumab biosimilar entered the market in the Republic of Korea, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the completion of a phase 3 study for its rituximab biosimilar.

Global Use of Medicines Report Predicts Biosimilars Will Save $290 Billion by 2027

January 25th 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

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IQVIA’s Global Use of Medicines Report for 2023 has revealed increased uptake of biosimilars around the world and predicted that biosimilars could generate nearly $300 billion in savings by 2027.

Eye on Pharma: New Partnerships; Samsung Adalimumab Updates; Phase 3 Ustekinumab Results

January 22nd 2023

By Skylar Jeremias

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Alteogen and Alvotech announce updates for their respective license partnerships; Samsung Bioepis speeds up interchangeability study for its adalimumab biosimilar; Dong-A ST shares positive phase 3 results for its ustekinumab biosimilar.