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Copay Assistance Programs for Adalimumab Biosimilars
Clinicians and a pharmacist discuss how they are managing access and assistance with copay assistance program in their practices.
EP: 1.The Need for Biosimilars in Inflammatory Diseases and Regulatory Requirements for Approval
EP: 2.An Overview of Adalimumab Biosimilars
EP: 3.The Pharmacological Aspects of Adalimumab Biosimilars
EP: 4.The Safety and Efficacy of Adalimumab Biosimilars in Inflammatory Diseases
EP: 5.Impact of the Launch of Adalimumab Biosimilars in Different Clinical and Pharmacy Settings
EP: 6.The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Payers in Accessing Adalimumab Biosimilars
EP: 7.Strategies to Increase Adalimumab Biosimilar Uptake in Clinical Practice
EP: 8.Selecting Between Adalimumab Biosimilars for Your Patients
EP: 9.Switching From Adalimumab to a Biosimilar
EP: 10.Clinical Experience With Initiating Adalimumab Biosimilars
EP: 11.The Role of Health Care Providers on Encouraging Adalimumab Biosimilar Use
EP: 12.Copay Assistance Programs for Adalimumab Biosimilars
EP: 13.Common Questions From Patients About Adalimumab Biosimilars
EP: 14.The Role of Nurses and Support Personal in Educating Patient on Adalimumab Biosimilars
EP: 15.Resources for Patients and Providers on Adalimumab Biosimilars
This is a video synopsis/summary of a panel discussion involving Jamie T. Brogan, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Kostas Botsoglou, MD; Jordan Axelrad, MD, MPH; Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA; and Peter Lio, MD.
The conversation delves into the experience with copay assistance programs for biosimilars, highlighting the need for effective patient support to ensure broad uptake and continued adherence. Participants note the familiarity with existing programs for originator drugs and stress the importance of replicating similar support systems for biosimilars to maintain patient confidence.
Concerns arise regarding gaps in education and communication from biosimilar manufacturers, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive support programs and clear communication channels. Patient access to biosimilars is seen as crucial, with biosimilar adoption programs needing to address various factors such as coverage, support systems, and pharmacoeconomic considerations.
The discussion underscores the significance of accessible and efficient support systems, both for insured and uninsured patients, to facilitate biosimilar adoption. Additionally, effective communication among healthcare providers, specialty pharmacists, and patients is highlighted as essential for navigating access to these programs and ensuring optimal patient care.
Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC editorial staff.
Not So Different: Dr Gary Lyman Explains How to Ensure Physician Confidence in Biosimilars
August 15th 2021Gary Lyman, MD, MPH, an oncologist and hematologist, discusses some of the issues holding physicians back from prescribing biosimilars and some ways to ensure provider confidence in biosimilars.
Phase 3 Study of Amgen Biosimilar to Eculizumab Meets Primary End Points
August 24th 2022Eculizumab is used to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare bone marrow disorder in which expansion of certain hematopoietic cells that lack a key protein cause the destruction of red blood cells, or hemolysis.
Denosumab Biosimilar Demonstrates Noninferiority to Prolia in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
July 30th 2022Results from a phase 3 trial suggested similar efficacy and safety of the denosumab biosimilar candidate Arylia (AryoGen Pharmed) to the reference product (Prolia) in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Biosimilars Check-In: Celltrion Pushes for Yuflyma in Europe; Xbrane Updates on Ranibizumab Filing
July 21st 2022In recent weeks, Celltrion Healthcare furthered its adalimumab biosimilar (Yuflyma) by launching the drug in Spain and Portugal and starting a clinical trial in France while Xbrane Biopharma provided an update on the FDA filing of its ranibizumab biosimilar.
