Rheumatology

As the United States continues to struggle to increase biosimilar uptake, presenters at the DIA 2020 Biosimilars Conference offered insight into what other countries have done to encourage biosimilar use.

California has become the first state to implement a policy to produce and distribute its own drug products to help lower costs.

Some acts by companies in the biologics marketplace may go too far in preventing free market activity, according to Markus H. Meier, acting director for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Competition.

A secretive biosimilars company notches yet another co-licensing deal but withholds full details.

A diverse panel from practice, payer, and wholesale perspectives convened at The American Journal of Managed Care®'s Patient-Centered Oncology Care® 2020 virtual conference to hash out one of the hottest issues in biosimilar availability right now.

The NOR-SWITCH study showed comparable safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who switched from reference infliximab to Celltrion biosimilar (CT-P13).

Lotus and CKD Pharmaceutical intend to be among the first to bring a darbepoetin alpha biosimilar to Southeast Asia.

Amgen's Onpro autoinjector device for pegfilgrastim is a stunning example of how product differentiation via drug delivery devices can protect market share in the biologics market.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) said many reforms are needed to install appropriate checks and balances in the biologic drugs marketplace.

Many patients with rheumatic diseases are unsure whether their prescriptions are biosimilars, suggesting more efforts in patient education are needed.

A broader range of indications in rheumatology combined with a Canadian push for biosimilar acceptance bodes well for Merck's Brenzys product.

This summer, The Center for Biosimilars® interviewed several experts for their opinions on the current need for biosimilars and how companies are working to overcome barriers to uptake. Here are some highlights.

Multiple studies indicate the nocebo effect is particularly influential in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to an opinion piece.

Bio-Thera said it has begun testing the safety its ustekinumab biosimilar in healthy volunteers.

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.

It’s same old, same old when it comes to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts despite much touted reforms, authors of a review contend.

A look at efforts biosimilar manufacturers are taking to develop treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The month of August was replete with clinical trial news and biosimilar launches for the treatment of rheumatic conditions.

Health technology tssessments play an important role in building confidence for use of biosimilars, yet very few meet criteria for thoroughness.

With the launch of an adalimumab, Cadila hopes to get a piece of the worldwide biosimilar market for antirheumatic treatments.

Two decades of using anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) drugs in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have answered some questions and left others unanswered.

The launch marks the first European market entry for Nepexto.

A September 29, 2020, symposium with Sonia T. Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA, of Cardinal Health will explore how to incorporate biosimilars into the treatment of inflammatory conditions.

The statistics show that for the Rocky Mountain province, biosimilar savings are pouring into the health care system and allowing for significantly greater access.

Two Biogen officials make the case for getting anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biosimilars into wider play.

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.

Employers could save thousands of dollars by promoting the use of biosimilars that will keep employees with rheumatoid arthritis from having to file for disability, according to Brian Gifford, PhD, research director of the Integrated Benefits Institute.

Ali Mcbride, PharmD, MS, BCOP, is taking a lead role in promoting the use and understanding of biosimilars in oncology.

A Pacific Research Institute economist says that by his scorecard, biosimilars are not supercharging the market the way they ought to be doing .

There has been an outpouring of advocacy tugging biosimilars into the marketplace, and market share of these lower-cost drugs has increased.