Latest Conference Articles

Investigators Present Data on ADA Development, TDM for Biosimilar Adalimumab

Kelly Davio

March 6 2019

The advent of biosimilar adalimumab in the European Union was among the most eagerly awaited events for biosimilar stakeholders in 2018. During this week’s European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation’s 14th Congress, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, research teams are presenting findings concerning antidrug antibody (ADA) development related to adalimumab and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of one of those adalimumab biosimilars: Amgen’s ABP 501, sold in the European Union as Amgevita.

Studies Investigate Drug Survival, Discontinuation of Biologics in IBD

Kelly Davio

March 5 2019

In patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease, treatment with biologics is often effective, but adverse events or loss of response may lead to discontinuation. Several studies that will be presented at this week’s European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation’s 14th Congress, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, sought to investigate factors related drug survival and discontinuation of biologic therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Researchers Present Findings on Switching to CT-P13 in IBD

Kelly Davio

March 4 2019

This week, the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) will hold its 14th Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark. During the meeting, which runs from March 6-9, experts will gather from around the globe to discuss significant medical research into the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and numerous researchers will present findings on real-world switches to biosimilar infliximab CT-P13 (Inflectra, Remsima).

IQVIA Data Show ANDA Approvals on the Rise, Biosimilars Fighting for Market Share

Samantha DiGrande

February 11 2019

During the Association for Accessible Medicines’ Access! 2019 meeting, Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IQVIA, gave an update about what trends are being identified in the generic and biosimilars markets across the globe.

Stakeholders Debate the Merits of Drug Pricing Legislation

Samantha DiGrande

February 7 2019

Addressing the rising cost of drugs in the United States has become a problem that many entities and stakeholders are hoping to solve. From the federal government down to the state level, everyone seems to be taking the problem into their own hands.

According to Azar, "Those Against Biosimilars Are Simply on the Wrong Side of History"

Samantha DiGrande

February 7 2019

HHS Secretary Alex Azar offered a view of hope and optimism for the future of the American healthcare market in his remarks delivered as the closing keynote address at the Association for Accessible Medicine’s Access! 2019 meeting.

Identifying and Addressing "Biosimilar Shenanigans"

Samantha DiGrande

February 6 2019

“Today’s healthcare system is unsustainable. [US] national health spending is expected to grow at 5.5% each year,” said Carol Lynch, president of Sandoz US and head of North America, setting the stage for a session at the Association for Accessible Medicine’s Access! 2019 meeting. “If all approved biosimilars had been marketed in a timely manner, Americans could have saved $4.5 billion.”

How Will Drug Supply Chain Issues Affect Biosimilar Adoption?

Samantha DiGrande

February 6 2019

The Association for Accessible Medicine’s (AAM's) Access! 2019 Annual Meeting, held February 4-6, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana, drew stakeholders from all over the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the political arena. The first panel discussed drug pricing, drug shortages, and consolidation in the marketplace.

EU Seeks to Digitize Drug Information for Easier Patient Use

Kelly Davio

February 3 2019

As patients are being encouraged to self-manage disease and take an active role in their healthcare, communication with patients about the products that they use is becoming a hot topic among drug makers. During the second day of the Medicines for Europe 18th Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Conference, held January 31 to February 1 in London, United Kingdom, stakeholders gathered to discuss new directions in providing digital information to patients.

In the Effort to Develop Global Comparator Products, Biosimilars Lead the Way

Kelly Davio

February 1 2019

Biosimilars are often described as lagging behind generic drugs because there are fewer in the market and they have lower acceptance and uptake. However, according to stakeholders who spoke during the second day of the Medicines for Europe 18th Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Conference, held January 31 to February 1 in London, United Kingdom, biosimilars are leading the way in the effort to create global comparator products for use in drug development.