On this episode of Not So Different, we take a look at some of the big stories regarding oncology biosimilars throughout the month of September, including 2 FDA approvals, and the withdrawal of a European application.
This episode is going to take a look at some of the big stories regarding oncology biosimilars throughout the month of September, including 2 FDA approvals, and the withdrawal of a European application.
Show notes
FDA Approves Stimufend, the US’ Sixth Pegfilgrastim Biosimilar
FDA Approves Celltrion Biosimilar for Avastin, Vegzelma
https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/fda-approves-celltrion-biosimilar-for-avastin-vegzelma
Oncology, Ophthalmology Biosimilars Progress in Europe
https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/oncology-ophthalmology-biosimilars-progress-in-europe
Biosimilars Check-In: Canada Approves Third Etanercept; Prestige Withdraws Trastuzumab Application
Coherus Rep Shares Competition Strategy for Adalimumab, Pegfilgrastim Biosimilars
Policy Harmonization, Clarification Could Aid Biosimilar Uptake Efforts
Upcoming WHO Guideline Changes May Reduce Data Requirements for Biosimilar Development
Dr Ivo Abraham Column: When More May Yield Less—Price Erosion of Biosimilars Following US Market Entry
Cencora Analysis Shows Differences in Payer Coverage Between G-CSF Biosimilars
May 2nd 2024Data from a Cencora study showed some misalignment in payer coverage of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) biosimilars, highlighting that while filgrastim biosimilars are often favored over the originator, reference pegfilgrastim still dominates over its biosimilars.
AON Saves Over $243 Million With High Biosimilar Adoption
April 22nd 2024Thanks to high biosimilar adoption rates within the community oncology setting, American Oncology Network (AON) saved upwards of $243 million between 2020 and 2023, according to a presentation at the Festival of Biologics USA conference in San Diego, California.
Decoding the Patent Puzzle: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Biosimilars
March 17th 2024On this episode of Not So Different, Ha Kung Wong, JD, an intellectual patent attorney and partner at Venable LLP, details the confusing landscape that is the US patent system and how it can be improved to help companies overcome barriers to biosimilar competition.
Study: More Biosimilar Competition Is Not Lowering Patient OOP Costs
March 29th 2024Despite more biosimilars entering the market and generating significant savings for payers and health care systems, these savings are not resulting in lower out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for patients, according to a recent study.