Podcasts

"Not So Different": Are We Ready for Biosimilar Rituximab in the United States?

October 20th 2019

It’s widely expected that the United States will see launches of one or both of the FDA-approved rituximab biosimilars, Ruxience and Truxima, in the coming months, but just how ready is the United States to bring these products to the clinic, especially given the fact that subcutaneously administered reference rituximab has taken on such a key place in clinical practice, and given the fact that both biosimilars have so-called “skinny labels” because of issues related to intellectual property and exclusivities?

"Not So Different": What Have We Learned So Far About US Oncology Biosimilars?

October 13th 2019

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Among the biggest biosimilars news of this year was the launch of the first 2 anticancer biosimilars. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with an expert who's sharing her insight into these developments in the oncology space. Christina Corridon, MPH, MBA, is a principal at the professional services firm ZS Associates, where she is a leader in ZS' oncology practice and leads their biosimilars vertical. She joined us to talk about the state of play in the US biosimilars market, what we can learn from ongoing experience, and how sustainable the US market for biosimilars may be today.

"Not So Different": OneOncology Gives a Closer Look at Its Biosimilar Adoption

September 29th 2019

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This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with Jeffrey Patton, MD, chief executive officer of Tennessee Oncology, a partner practice of OneOncology, and the president of physician services for OneOncology. Patton shares with us the rationale for the adoption of biosimilars, how patients are responding, and lessons learned.

"Not So Different": Where Are We Headed With Oncology Biosimilars? Vizient Weighs In

September 15th 2019

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In its semiannual drug pricing forecast, healthcare performance company Vizient said that biosimilars will be a key part of combatting rising spending on drugs. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with Steven Lucio, PharmD, BCPS, associate vice president of clinical solutions and pharmacy program development at Vizient, on how oncology biosimilars are poised to make an impact.

"Not So Different": How a Value-Based Pathway Led to Increased Biosimilar Use

September 1st 2019

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This week on the podcast, we're speaking with Colin C. Edgerton, MD. He's one of the founding members of Articularis Healthcare Group, which has created a value-based rheumatoid arthritis treatment pathway that has boosted biosimilar use.

"Not So Different": What's Next for Drug Pricing After Withdrawal of the Rebate Rule?

August 18th 2019

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In July, the Trump administration withdrew its proposal to block rebates and discounts given by drug makers to pharmacy benefit managers, Part D plans, and Medicaid managed care organizations. Withdrawal of the rule was a discouraging development for many physicians who hoped that the proposal could give relief to their patients at the pharmacy counter. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking to one such physician, Madelaine Feldman, MD.

"Not So Different": The Biosimilars Council Says Patent Abuses Are Costing Biosimilar Savings

August 4th 2019

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The Biosimilars Council, a part of the Association for Accessible Medicines, recently issued a white paper in which it condemns abuses of the patent system that delay biosimilar competition. The group estimates that the financial impact of these delays has cost the US healthcare system $7.5 billion in lost savings since 2015. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with Christine Simmon, executive director of the Biosimilars Council.

"Not So Different": What Did the First Half of 2019 Hold for Biosimilars?

July 21st 2019

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At the beginning of this year, we spoke with Laura Joszt, associate editorial director and the host of The American Journal of Managed Care’s podcast, Managed Care Cast, about where biosimilars stood at the end of 2018. Now, halfway through the year, we’re continuing that conversation with a look at how biosimilars have fared so far in 2019.

"Not So Different": The Biosimilars Forum Wants to Save the Healthcare System Billions

July 7th 2019

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Industry group the Biosimilars Forum recently put forth 3 policy proposals that it says could save the US healthcare system billions of dollars. This week on the podcast, we’ve invited the forum to tell us more about its proposals and other policy issues related to biosimilars.

"Not So Different": What's Holding Back Biosimilars? It May Not Be Pay-for-Delay Deals

June 23rd 2019

Podcast

While pay-for-delay issues have been big news on Capitol Hill recently, some experts have questions about whether these kinds of settlements are really at the heart of delayed biosimilar competition, and they offer alternative ways to think about—and to fix—the problem. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with 2 such experts, Imron Aly, JD, and Joel Wallace, JD. Both are partners at Schiff Hardin LLP and have extensive experience with Hatch-Waxman and biosimilars intellectual property issues.