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New Biosim on the Block: Dr Sonia Oskouei Discusses the US Launch of Byooviz, the First Ophthalmology Biosimilar
On this episode of Not So Different, we spoke with Sonia T. Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA, vice president of biosimilars at Cardinal Health, to discuss the US launch of Byooviz, the first ophthalmology biosimilar in the United States, and how it's expected to impact ophthalmology care.
On this episode of Not So Different, we spoke with Sonia T. Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA, vice president of biosimilars at Cardinal Health, to discuss the US launch of Byooviz, the first ophthalmology biosimilar and the first biosimilar referencing Lucentis (ranbizumab) in the United States. We also talked about how this launch is expected to impact ophthalmology care going forward and what needs to be done to ensure patients have adequate access to this biosimilar and other ophthalmology biosimilars in the future.
Show Notes:
To learn more about the US launch of Byooviz, click here.
To read more about the anticipation for ophthalmology biosimilars, click here.
To read more of Dr. Oskouei’s comments on “Round 2,” click here.
To learn more about the EU approval of Byooviz, click here.
To learn more about the Canadian approval of Byooviz, click here.
To read more on the anticipation for aflibercept biosimilars, click here.
Biosimilars Gastroenterology Roundup for November 2024—Podcast Edition
December 1st 2024On this episode of Not So Different, we discuss market changes in the adalimumab space; calls for PBM transparency and biosimilar access reforms grew; new data for biosimilars in gastroenterology conditions; and all the takeaways from this year's Global Biosimilars Week.
Cost-Benefits, Efficacy of Biosimilar Ranibizumab vs Aflibercept for nAMD in Japan
January 22nd 2025When compared with reference aflibercept, a biosimilar ranibizumab was a clinically effective and cost-saving alternative in a study assessing Japanese patients with different subtypes of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).
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.
Biosimilars Drive Cost Savings and Achieve 53% Market Share Across Treatment Areas
January 16th 2025Biosimilar launches achieve a 53% market share and a 53% reduction in average drug costs after 5 years of biosimilar competition, according to Samsung Bioepis’ most recent market report, showcasing notable pricing trends and market share disparities across therapeutic areas.
Study Confirms CT-P42 Therapeutic Equivalence to Reference Aflibercept in DME
January 6th 2025The phase 3 trial showed biosimilar CT-P42 (Celltrion) is therapeutically equivalent to reference aflibercept in improving visual acuity in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), with comparable efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity at 24 weeks, with more long-term data expected.
