On this episode of Not So Different, we recap some of the main news in April regarding biosimilars used to treat rheumatic conditions, including some progressions and some setbacks as well as research on nonmedical switching from originators to biosimilars.
On this episode of Not So Different, we recap some of the main news in April regarding biosimilars used to treat rheumatic conditions, including some progressions and some setbacks as well as research on nonmedical switching from originators to biosimilars.
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Biosimilars Check In: Vegzelma Launch, BLA Acceptances, China Approval
FDA Issues Another CRL for Alvotech’s Adalimumab Biosimilar
Multiple Infliximab Biosimilar Switches Appear Safe, Effective for Patients With IBD
Study on Nonmedical Switching for Adalimumab Biosimilars Warns About Nocebo Effect
Spherix Global Insights: Despite High Awareness, Provider Comfort With Adalimumab Biosimilars Is Low
Pipelines and Preparation: How the US Can Prepare for More RA Biosimilars
Study Reveals Factors That Dissuade Commercial Plans From Covering Biosimilars
Data Show Promise for Adalimumab Biosimilars to Deliver on Safety, Cost Savings
May 16th 2024Two posters from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s annual meeting provided hope that despite low uptake so far, adalimumab biosimilars can deliver on the promise of comparable safety and efficacy with the originator in multiple disease states, as well as cost savings.
Biosimilars Policy Roundup for April 2024—Podcast Edition
May 5th 2024On this episode of Not So Different, The Center for Biosimilars® glances back at all the major biosimilar policy updates from April, including 2 FDA approvals, 1 European approval, and several insights into possible policy changes from the Festival of Biologics USA conference.
Review: Product Attributes Relevant to Injection-Site Pain, Adalimumab Treatment
May 4th 2024A review article summarizes the product attributes of reference and biosimilar adalimumab products, such as formulation with or without citrate, delivery volume, and needle gauge, relevant to patients’ experience of injection-site pain.
Eye on Pharma: EU Ustekinumab Approval; New Golimumab Data; Evernorth Adds Humira Biosimilar
April 29th 2024The European Union gained a new ustekinumab biosimilar; Alvotech released positive results from a clinical trial evaluating a golimumab biosimilar and the reference products (Simponi and Simponi Aria), and Evernorth announced that it is set to cover an adalimumab biosimilar at zero cost to patients.