Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of March 1, 2021.
Hi, I’m Skylar Jeremias for The Center for Biosimilars®, your resource for clinical, regulatory, business, and policy news in the rapidly changing world of biosimilars.
Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of March 1, 2021.
Number 5: During February, the rheumatology space saw several advancements in biosimilars, including 2 Canadian launches, an EU approval, and evidence to support the safety of nonmedical switching.
Number 4: Biocon and Viatris edge closer to EU marketing authorization for a bevacizumab biosimilar, among other biosimilar business developments.
Number 3: 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.
Number 2: A new set of guidelines for the use of biosimilars from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) addresses challenges of stocking biosimilars, dealing with procurement errors, and obtaining payer authorizations.
Number 1: 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.
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Cost-Efficiency in Action: Denmark's Transition to Biosimilar Adalimumab
January 14th 2025The nationwide mandatory switch from Humira (reference adalimumab) to biosimilar adalimumab in Denmark led to no increase in total health care costs over 9 months, with significant cost reductions for those who switched to GP2017 specifically, highlighting the economic feasibility of biosimilar adoption.
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.
Eye on Pharma: Korean Drugmakers’ Impact in Europe; New Denosumab, Eculizumab Deals
January 11th 2025Korean drugmakers hold over 50% market share in the 6 best-selling biosimilar markets, 2 companies sign exclusive licensing partnership for a denosumab biosimilar, and 2 others join forces for an eculizumab biosimilar.
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.
Equivalence Confirmed: CT-P41 Paves the Way for Affordable Osteoporosis Care
January 8th 2025Celltrion’s denosumab biosimilar demonstrated equivalent efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity compared with the originator in a phase 3 trial involving postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, paving the way for improved accessibility and cost savings in osteoporosis treatment.