Biosimilars

The FDA designated Hadlima as an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira, enhancing patient access and potential savings for various conditions.

A new biosimilar to ustekinumab (Stelara) has been approved by the FDA, further expanding treatment options for patients with immune conditions such as plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Yuflyma gains FDA interchangeability with Humira, enhancing patient access to effective biosimilar treatments for various inflammatory conditions.

Omalizumab expands its role in allergy management, now FDA-approved for food allergies, showcasing potential for broader applications in allergic rhinitis.

Dracey Poore explores the future of biosimilars, emphasizing the need for increased adoption.

Cimerli offers a promising biosimilar treatment for age-related macular degeneration, enhancing vision preservation with its effective VEGF inhibition.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in advancing biosimilar adoption through targeted education and by addressing misconceptions about safety and efficacy.

This shift brings new responsibilities and opportunities, from managing inventory changes to counseling patients on alternative therapies.

The designation was supported based on data from the randomized, double-blind, active-controlled phase 3 interchangeability study.

This approval marks bevacizumab-nwgd as the sixth reference product to bevacizumab (Avastin).

Tocilizumab-bavi received FDA approval in September 2023 as the first biosimilar to tocilizumab for the treatment of various adult and pediatric arthritis conditions.

The biosimilar is approved for all indications of the reference products, Prolia and Xgeva.

The launch of ustekinumab-stba following its FDA approval expands patient access to this therapy with a variety of indications.

Pharmacists play an essential role in counseling patients on biosimilar substitution protocols and following state regulations regarding interchangeable medications.

AI can streamline biosimilar adoption by simplifying prescribing decisions and reducing costs.

Adalimumab biosimilars differ from adalimumab in approved indications, concentration and dosage, and formulation.

The new approval expands the portfolio of denosumab biosimilars, increasing access and improving costs for patients.

Although more research is needed in pediatric patients, biosimilars could improve treatment access and reduce costs.

Gaps in education about biosimilars, particularly among pharmacists, patients, and prescribers, are a significant barrier to wider adoption.

The approval in multiple indications is designed to improve access to effective, proven treatments for skeletal fractures, which can greatly reduce patient quality of life.

Insulin-aspart-szjj (Merilog) is the first rapid-acting insulin biosimilar product approved by the FDA.