Biosimilars

Changing from a biologic to a biosimilar can create insecurity among patients with RA.

Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, vice president of Business Operations at PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy, discusses how to increase the utilization of biosimilars across the industry.

Erelzi (etanercept) indicated to treat multiple inflammatory conditions.

Payers and providers may be less likely to encourage the use of biosimilars due to multiple concerns.

There are nearly 1000 products in development for dermatological conditions.

AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline are key players in the COPD market.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease market projected to reach $14.1 billion by 2025.

The guide seeks to provide health care professionals with reference information on the science and regulation underpinning biosimilar use.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Another state passes legislation to increase uptake of biosimilars.

Jonathan Van Lare, PharmD, director of Pharmacy Advantage, discusses the growth of biosimilars in specialty pharmacy.

The World Health Organization recently announced plans to launch a pilot program for prequalifying biosimilars.

World Health Organization plans to launch a biosimilar prequalification program.

FDA authorizes an omalizumab (Xolair) biosimilar to commence clinical trials.

GBR 310 is a recombinant DNA-derived monoclonal antibody for the treatment of allergic asthma and chronic idiopathic urticaria.

Increased development of biosimilars will drive the need for analytical instrument analyzers, report finds.

Suzette DiMascio, CHE, CMCE, CPC, president and CEO of CSI Specialty Group, discusses the potential impact of biosimilars on specialty pharmacy.

Amgen is claiming patent infringement against Sanofi and Regeneron based on the biological mechanisms of dupilumab (Dupixent).

Litigation to continue surrounding biological mechanisms of dupilumab (Dupixent).

Amgen’s 2017 Trends in Biosimilars report examines commercialization and distribution issues in the biosimilar space.

Legal challenges, drug shortages, and regulatory issues create hurdles for biosimilars in the US market.

More biosimilar approvals may lead to lower costs.

Douglas Samojedny, RPh, director of Pharmacy Operations at Pharmacy Advantage, discusses how biosimilars could impact specialty pharmacy into the immediate future.

Mylan gains global licenses for its biosimilar to trastuzumab (Herceptin).

While biosimilars have the potential to slow the dramatic rise in the overall drug spend, many questions need to be answered.