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"Shocked" by the threat of competition, originator manufacturers start raising prices long before rival products appear on the scene, investigators found.

Alvotech closes on $35 million in funding, and Samsung Bioepis gets closer to marketing an adalimumab biosimilar. Alvotech's planned high-tech expansion is pictured.

State Representative Jennifer Schultz (D, Duluth) explains how her bill requiring payers to cover all approved biosimilars and reference products would save money and improve access.

The Senate has passed a bill requiring the FDA to provide educational information that supports and promotes the adoption of biosimilars.

The Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act has been around for 10 years, but grey legal areas still abound, Goodwin attorneys note.

Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of March 8, 2021.

Unsustainably low prices for generics are preventing some manufacturers from producing them, while biosimilars are blocked by policies that favor originator drugs, the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) argues.

Joseph Alvarnas, MD, a recent presenter at the Association of Community Cancer Centers annual meeting, discussed efforts to implement biosimilars at City of Hope, a clinical research center, hospital, and graduate medical school in Duarte, California.

Lannett modifies a pivotal trial design to ensure a smoother ride through the FDA product review.

Alteogen is among a number of contenders vying to bring aflibercept biosimilars to market. Key patents on the originator begin to expire in 2023.

Sonia T. Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA, vice president of Biosimilars at Cardinal Health, discusses motivating factors that affect use of biosimilars in oncology.

Survey results show that oncologists are embracing biosimilars not just in supportive care but for therapeutic uses also.

Minnesota legislators introduce what could possibly become the first law to curtail payers' rights to determine which biologics patients have access to.

Lalan Wilfong, MD, an expert on value-based care, explains how Texas Oncology worked with physicians and payers to make biosimilars available for patients.

Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of March 1, 2021.

Investigators evaluated trial spending and reasons for biologics license application failures.

Regulatory and launch news on rheumatology biosimilars for adalimumab and infliximab was plentiful in February 2021.

Biocon and Viatris edge closer to EU marketing authorization for a bevacizumab biosimilar, among other biosimilar business developments.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommended providers contact their legislators to counteract single-biosimilar payer policies.

Robidoux's reelection comes as biosimilars get a lift from automatic switching policies in British Columbia and Alberta.

Anar Dossa, director of Pharmacy Services at Pacific Blue Cross, discusses the company's involvement with British Columbia's biosimilars switching program.

Biosimilars have come a long way, and their path has mirrored that of generics—fraught with obstacles. Still, a stronger embrace is needed from physicians and payers.

In a review of trastuzumab treatment options, reviewers concluded subcutaneous (SC) vs intravenous (IV) options may be more costly and sometimes less practical.

Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of February 22, 2021.

Sales of the pegfilgrastim oncology support biosimilar Udenyca fell off in late 2020, but Coherus doesn't see orginator company Amgen's advantage lasting much longer.

The Germany-based company with global operations plans to ramp up its biosimilars portfolio through 2025.

Although a more costly medicine, obinutuzumab proved more cost-effective over the long run than rituximab biosimilars in follicular lymphoma.

Gary H. Lyman, MD, PhD, provides an expert overview on overcoming the challenges of discussing biosimilars with patients.

We sat down with Sarfaraz Niazi, PhD, an adjunct professor and biosimilar industry expert, to discuss the potential impact high-concentration adalimumab products could have on the US market.