Medicines for Europe Biosimilar Medicines Conference

Medicines for Europe Panel Targets Inefficiencies, Need for Education

May 28th 2021

More transparency in how health care money is spent could improve utilization and efficiency, panelists said at the Medicines for Europe event.

US, EU Regulators Discuss Tailoring Biosimilar Approvals

May 10th 2021

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During a talk at the Medicines for Europe Biosimilar Medicines Conference, US and EU regulators discuss the potential for tailored approach to bring biosimilars to market sooner with less expense and wasted effort.

Regulators Look Back on 15 Years of Biosimilars in Europe

May 7th 2021

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Advances in analytical testing have improved confidence in biosimilars, according to a Medicines for Europe panel.

Medicines for Europe Panel Tackles Biosimilar Uptake

April 23rd 2021

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The European Union is a diverse market with pockets of biosimilar resistance but also cost-saving triumphs, panelists said at the Biosimilar Medicines Virtual Summit 2021.

Biosimilars Benefit Patients With Expanded Access, but Physicians Still Need Education

March 29th 2019

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Patient access to treatment has improved in many countries since the advent of biosimilars, where access to biologic treatments is variable among nations and faces restrictions based on limitations to healthcare resources. During the Medicines for Europe 17th Biosimilar Medicines Conference, held March 28-29 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a panel of healthcare providers discussed this expanded access as well as other benefits that accrue to patients when biosimilars generate competition in the biologics market. They also considered lingering hurdles with provider education.

Are We Ready for Tailored Clinical Programs for Biosimilars?

March 29th 2019

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During the second day of the Medicines for Europe 17th Biosimilar Medicines Conference, held March 28-29 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a panel of experts discussed the current state of the regulatory landscape and considerations for tailoring clinical programs in the years ahead.

European Stakeholders Emphasize Multiwinner Tenders as Key to Competition

March 28th 2019

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During the opening day of the Medicines for Europe 17th Biosimilar Medicines Conference, held March 28-29 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a group of experts addressed successes, challenges, and learnings from biosimilar procurement processes.

Fostering Biosimilar Policies for a Sustainable Future

March 28th 2019

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While Europe may be one regulatory jurisdiction, covered by the European Medicines Agency, each European nation must forge its own path in encouraging biosimilar adoption and competition. During the opening day of the Medicines for Europe 17th Biosimilar Medicines Conference, held March 28-29 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a variety of stakeholders addressed how their respective countries are addressing the need for policies to encourage biosimilars.