Tony Hagen is senior managing editor for The Center for Biosimilars®.
Planchard, Pegram Review Evidence for Samsung Bioepis Biosimilars
Biosimilars from Samsung Bioepis have demonstrated equivalency in clinical trial and real world settings, according to 2 prominent cancer specialists.
Rugo Wins Prestigious Giants of Cancer Care® Award
Breast cancer specialist Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, an advisory board member for The Center for Biosimilars®, has been at the forefront of groundbreaking oncology advancements.
Lotus Inks Deal With CKD to Distribute Darbepoetin Alpha Biosimilar
Lotus and CKD Pharmaceutical intend to be among the first to bring a darbepoetin alpha biosimilar to Southeast Asia.
PrestigePharma Reports Positive PK Data for Bevacizumab Candidate
Singapore-based PrestigePharma presents fresh equivalency data supporting its case for regulatory approval of HD201.
ACP Calls for Biologics Marketplace Reforms
The American College of Physicians (ACP) said many reforms are needed to install appropriate checks and balances in the biologic drugs marketplace.
Merck's Etanercept Gains More Indications for Use in Canada
A broader range of indications in rheumatology combined with a Canadian push for biosimilar acceptance bodes well for Merck's Brenzys product.
Goodwin Attorneys Discuss Hospira-Amgen Infringement Case
Courts have allowed biosimilar developers "safe harbor" against infringement suits, but there are limits, attorneys from Goodwin Proctor explain.
Positive Equivalency Data for a Trio of Biosimilars Are Reported
Positive results emerging on oncology biosimilars will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Virtual Congress 2020 this week .
Samsung Bioepis Reports Positive Phase 3 Results for Aybintio
Samsung Bioepis' bevacizumab biosimilar demonstrates equivalence in analyses to be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Virtual Congress 2020.
FDA Draft Study on Biosimilar Disclosures Draws Fire
Trade associations and companies in the biosimilars business ask the FDA to hone its proposed study on product disclosures.
Surveys Suggest Oral Biosimilars Could Dominate
Product differentiation via oral formulations of biologics could be the next battleground between originators and biosimilar companies.
Chasing the Holy Grail of Oral Biologics
Oral biologics would offer many advantages over injectable drugs, and some companies believe they are on the cusp of making this happen.
Amgen-Allergan Rituximab Candidate Meets Test for Biosimilarity
Results of an analytical similarity test provide additional evidence in support of a biologics license application filed with the FDA by Amgen and Allergan.
Opinion: Incorporate Nocebo Planning Into IBD Treatment Strategy
Multiple studies indicate the nocebo effect is particularly influential in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to an opinion piece.
Samsung Bioepis Exec Discusses European On-Ramp for Aybintio
Some European markets are more formidable than others with regard to complexity and getting biosimilars established, but there are good places to start, Jonathan Sweeting, head of Europe for Samsung Bioepis, explains.
Report: PBM "Reforms" Leave Biosimilars Out in the Cold
It’s same old, same old when it comes to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts despite much touted reforms, authors of a review contend.
Biocon, Mylan Launch Semglee and Seek Biosimilar, Interchangeable Status
For all intents and purposes, Semglee is a biosimilar insulin, but official biosimilar status is needed to clinch the marketing aspect.
Cadila Launches Fourth Biosimilar in 2 Months
With the launch of an adalimumab, Cadila hopes to get a piece of the worldwide biosimilar market for antirheumatic treatments.
Dan Leonard Takes Helm of Association for Accessible Medicines
The Association for Accessible Medicines, which represents generic and biosimilar manufacturers, chose a leader with a research, public relations, and strategic planning background.
British Columbia Moves Into Third Phase of Mandatory Switching
The statistics show that for the Rocky Mountain province, biosimilar savings are pouring into the health care system and allowing for significantly greater access.
Biogen: Anti-TNF Biosimilars Are Underutilized
Two Biogen officials make the case for getting anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biosimilars into wider play.
BeiGene, Bio-Thera Carve Out Bevacizumab Market
From China to Taiwan, BeiGene and Bio-Thera Solutions hope to capture a large share of the bevacizumab biosimilar market.
Formycon, Bioeq Enroll First Patient in Phase 3 Aflibercept Study
Multiple contenders are lining up for the pending expiration of patents on the blockbuster Regeneron reference product for wet age-related macular degeneration.
Celltrion, Intract Pharma Strive for World's First Oral Infliximab
Intract Pharma believes infliximab can be delivered orally and, in conjunction with Celltrion Group, aims to apply its technology and expertise to make it happen.
Amgen, Coherus Pegfilgrastims Lose Formulary Placement
Express Scripts, the country's largest pharmacy benefit manager, has reshuffled its preferred formulary list for 2021, giving preference to fewer pegfilgrastim products than in 2020.
FDA Reassures on Biosimilar Progress as COVID-19 Applications Pile Up
The buck stops with the FDA when it comes to approving coronavirus disease 2019 therapeutics applications, said Anand Shah, MD, deputy commissioner for Medical and Scientific Affairs at the FDA.
Samsung Bioepis' Bevacizumab Is Cleared for Launch in Europe
Samsung Bioepis' latest approval gives it 5 biosimilar approvals in the European marketplace.
Fauci Discusses Experimental COVID-19 Drugs and School Openings
Monoclonal antibodies may play a frontline role in dealing with COVID-19 infections, according to Anthony S. Fauci, MD.
PATRO Study Supports Omnitrope for Growth Deficiency
A postmarketing surveillance study of Omnitrope in pediatric patients with growth hormone deficiency sheds new light on how this agent performs relative to its reference product.
Winegarden: Biosimilars Market Lacks Oomph
A Pacific Research Institute economist says that by his scorecard, biosimilars are not supercharging the market the way they ought to be doing .