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"Not So Different": Celltrion Breaks New Ground With a Subcutaneous Biosimilar Infliximab
Just last month, the European Commission authorized a subcutaneously administered formulation of biosimilar infliximab CT-P13 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. When the drug launches in the European Union, it will be first infliximab to be available in a subcutaneous formulation. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking about this new product with Mike An, head of the sales and operations division at Celltrion Healthcare.
Just last month, the European Commission authorized a subcutaneously administered formulation of biosimilar infliximab CT-P13 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. When the drug launches in the European Union, it will be first infliximab to be available in a subcutaneous formulation. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking about this new product with Mike An, head of the sales and operations division at Celltrion Healthcare.
An spoke with us prior to the authorization about subcutaneous CT-P13, Celltrion’s plans for the days ahead in terms of bringing the drug to Europe, treatment sequencing, and an ongoing US phase 3 study in inflammatory bowel disease.
Read more about the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use’s opinion, the drug’s authorization, and the PANTS study.
The Rebate War: How Originator Companies Are Fighting Back Against Biosimilars
November 25th 2024Few biologics in the US have multiple biosimilar competitors, but originator biologics respond quickly to competition by increasing rebates and lowering net prices, despite short approval-to-launch timelines for biosimilars.
Biosimilars Development Roundup for October 2024—Podcast Edition
November 3rd 2024On this episode of Not So Different, we discuss the GRx+Biosims conference, which included discussions on data transparency, artificial intelligence (AI), and collaboration to enhance the global supply chain for biosimilars and generic drugs, as well as the evolving requirements for biosimilar devices.
Can Global Policies to Boost Biosimilar Adoption Work in the US?
November 17th 2024On this special episode of Not So Different honoring Global Biosimilars Week, Craig Burton, executive director of the Biosimilars Council, explores how global policies—from incentives to health equity strategies—could boost biosimilar adoption in the US.
Biosimilars Policy Roundup for September 2024—Podcast Edition
October 6th 2024On this episode of Not So Different, we discuss the FDA's approval of a new biosimilar for treating retinal conditions, which took place in September 2024 alongside other major industry developments, including ongoing legal disputes and broader trends in market dynamics and regulatory challenges.
Challenges, Obstacles, and Future Directions for Anti-TNF Biosimilars in IBD
November 9th 2024A review article on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α inhibitors in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) outlined current use of anti-TNF originators and biosimilars, their efficacy and safety, the benefits and challenges of biosimilars, and the future of biosimilars in IBD.
Skyrizi Overtakes Humira: “Product Hopping” Leaves Biosimilar Market in Limbo
November 7th 2024For the first time, Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) has replaced Humira (reference adalimumab) as AbbVie’s sales driver, largely due to companies encouraging “product hopping” to avoid competition, creating concerns for the sustainability of the burgeoning adalimumab biosimilar market.
