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.
UK Regulators Contend Biosimilar Efficacy Trials Are Redundant
Much of the groundwork for establishing equivalence is established in the pharmacokinetic evaluation. Further studies add less and less to the body of evidence for biosimilar approval, UK regulators write.
Celltrion's COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Moves Into Phase 2/3 Trial
Celltrion moves another step forward in its bid to get a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment on the market.
The Top 5 Biosimilar Articles for the Week of September 14
Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of September 14, 2020.
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.
ACR Survey Reveals Patient Knowledge Gaps on Biosimilars
Many patients with rheumatic diseases are unsure whether their prescriptions are biosimilars, suggesting more efforts in patient education are needed.
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.
Rep Grothman Introduces Bill for Automatic Insulin Biosimilar Interchangeablity
Representative Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, says interchangeability for insulins makes sense based on the savings potential and safety record of these agents.
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 .
Opinion: Anti-TNF Therapies Need COVID-19 Trial Priority
With anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy showing promise in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), authors called for these agents to have a higher priority in research.
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.
What We Learned About Biologics on Summer Vacation
Intellectual property law attorneys from the Washington, DC, offices of McDermott Will & Emery LLP, discuss 5 of the most significant trends in biologics litigation that have emerged in recent months.
Celltrion’s COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Shows Positive Results
In the effort to find treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and related conditions, Celltrion Healthcare’s monoclonal antibody has shown promise in a phase 1 trial.
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.
The Top 5 Biosimilar Articles for the Week of September 7
Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of September 7, 2020.
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.
Lesser-Known Biosimilar Candidates to Watch For
With multiple biologics nearing the end of their patent exclusivities, biosimilar developers are branching out.
Study Suggests Biosimilar Suffixes Influence Patient Willingness to Switch
The random jumble of letters that the FDA attaches to new biologics and biosimilars plays a big role in patient acceptance of these drugs, investigators report.
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.
Expert Opinion Roundup: Overcoming Barriers to Biosimilar Uptake
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.
Biosimilarity: A Novel Approach to Develop Therapies and Vaccines for COVID-19
The Top 5 Biosimilar Articles for the Week of August 31
Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of August 31, 2020.
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.
Bio-Thera Begins Phase 1 Trial for Ustekinumab Biosimilar
Bio-Thera said it has begun testing the safety its ustekinumab biosimilar in healthy volunteers.
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: OOP Insulin Caps Could Save Money, but Other Factors Bear Watching
Authors of a report on Medicare spending trends said there’s more to controlling the affordability of insulin than instituting out-of-pocket (OOP) caps.
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.