Dr Stephen Hanauer Weighs In on Pharmacovigilence, Nonmedical Switching in Crohn Disease
October 22nd 2023Stephen Hanauer, MD, professor of medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, discusses why providers need to be wary when deciding whether patients with Crohn disease should switch from Humira (reference adalimumab) to an adalimumab biosimilar.
Dr Stephen Hanauer Welcomes Adalimumab Biosimilars to the Gastroenterology Space
October 8th 2023Stephen Hanauer, MD, professor of medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, explained the initial experience gastroenterologists have had with anti–tumor necrosis factor biosimilars and how new adalimumab biosimilars will impact the space.
Biosimilars Regulatory Roundup for September 2023—Podcast Edition
October 1st 2023On this episode, we discuss several regulatory updates from around the globe, including some European and Japanese approvals, the FDA’s 2-day workshop on the present science behind clinical efficacy testing for biosimilars, and streamlining biosimilar development.
Higher-Cost Therapies for ARMD Could Contribute to Heightened Medicare Costs; Biosimilars Could Help
September 24th 2023Drug maker payments to ophthalmologists were associated with the choice of higher-cost therapies for age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) that could increase Medicare costs, but biosimilars could help.
Biosimilars Business Roundup For August 2023—Podcast Edition
September 5th 2023On this episode, we’re giving an overview of some of the biggest stories in the business space regarding biosimilars, like the approval of the first neurology biosimilar, growth projections from company quarterly expense reports, and some analyses about the health of the market.
Higher Risk of Discontinuation During Biosimilar Switching Found Among Women
September 5th 2023Switching from reference to biosimilar adalimumab was found to be safe and effective. Researchers cautioned that female patients may be at higher risk of discontinuation compared with their male counterparts.
Authors Suggest Major Policy Shifts to Boost Biosimilar Development, Accessibility
August 9th 2023Streamlining biosimilar development would permit biosimilar development of more and a wider variety of biological drugs, fast-tracking biosimilar development without impacting patient safety or effectiveness, according to an opinion piece.
Biosimilars Immunology Roundup for July 2023—Podcast Edition
August 6th 2023On this episode, we’re giving a rundown of some of the biggest stories in the immunology space regarding biosimilars, like the launch of 7 adalimumab biosimilars, the release of multiple market trend reports, and clinical trial results on traditionally bypassed disease states.