In the past decade of experience with the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, a number of questions about the biosimilar pathway have been resolved through litigation. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with attorneys Robert Cerwinski, JD, and Alexandra Valenti, JD, both of whom are partners at Goodwin, about experience with litigation, the road ahead for biosimilars, and Goodwin's recently published guide to biosimilar litigation.
In the past decade of experience with the the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, a number of questions about the biosimilar pathway have been resolved through litigation. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with attorneys Robert Cerwinski, JD, and Alexandra Valenti, JD, both of whom are partners at Goodwin, about experience with litigation, the road ahead for biosimilars, and Goodwin's recently published guide to biosimilars litigation.
To learn more about the Guide to Biosimilars Litigation and Regulation in the US, visit the purchase page here.
Eye on Pharma: Canadian Aflibercept Settlement; Sandoz Acquires Cimerli; Payer Chooses Cyltezo
March 6th 2024Biocon Biologics settled with the maker of Eylea (aflibercept), announcing a launch date for its biosimilar competitor in Canada; Sandoz has officially acquired Cimerli, a ranibizumab biosimilar; AARP Medicare Rx from United Healthcare has added Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) and removed the originator (Humira) from its formulary.
Biosimilars Policy Roundup for April 2024—Podcast Edition
May 5th 2024On this episode of Not So Different, The Center for Biosimilars® glances back at all the major biosimilar policy updates from April, including 2 FDA approvals, 1 European approval, and several insights into possible policy changes from the Festival of Biologics USA conference.
Patient With MS Sues J&J Over ERISA Violation
February 14th 2024After a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) was forced to pay exorbitant out-of-pocket costs for a brand name medication when she could’ve gotten a generic for way less, the patient filed a class action complaint against her employer, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), for violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Eye on Pharma: Fresh Biosimilar Lawsuits; FDA to Review Ustekinumab, Denosumab Biosimilars
January 11th 2024As Regeneron gears up for a legal battle with biosimilar competitors for its reference aflibercept, CareFirst files a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for restricting biosimilar ustekinumab competition; Celltrion and Accord BioPharma file with the FDA to approve their respective biosimilar candidates.