A number of notable guests meet The Center for Biosimilars® in 2018 to discuss important developments in this emerging field. Here are the most-watched interviews of the year.
A number of notable guests meet The Center for Biosimilars® in 2018 to discuss important developments in this emerging field. Here are the most-watched interviews of the year.
5. What Biosimilar Developers Should Know about the Rheumatic Disease Community
Seth Ginsberg, cofounder and president of the Global Healthy Living Foundation, explains how biologics have improved treatment for rheumatic diseases, and what biosimilar developers should know about the patient community that their product serve. Ginsberg calls for all stakeholders to work together to make sure that biosimilars can help patients achieve clinical benefits and cost-savings.
4. The FTC and Biosimilar Competition
Scott Lassman, JD, partner in Goodwin's Technology and Life Sciences Group, discusses the role that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may play in encouraging biosimilar competition. Lassman describes the actions that the FTC has taken so far, and how the agency has played a role in clarifying questions about the Hatch-Waxman Act.
3. Using Biosimilar Filgrastim
Howard Cohen, RPh, MS, FASHP, director of oncology pharmacy services for Yale New Haven Hospital, discusses using biosimilar filgrastim. Cohen reports that his system has created an approval process for biosimilars, and has adopted Zarxio in place of Neupogen.
2. The Manufacturer’s Challenges in Getting Biosimilars to Market
Sheila Frame, vice president and head of biopharmaceuticals, North America, Sandoz, discusses the challenges that biosimilar developers face in getting their products to market. Frame highlights the roles of intellectual property disputes and policy challenges in the US market.
1. FDA and FTC Cooperation to Address Anti-Competitive Behavior
Ha Kung Wong, JD, then a partner at Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper and Scinto, and now a partner at Venable, discusses how the FDA and FTC may work together to address anticompetitive behavior in the biosimilars marketplace. Wong highlights Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, settlements, and antitrust lawsuits as areas to watch.
Spanish Real-World Study: Adalimumab Biosimilar MSB11022 Safe, Effective in IBD
May 18th 2024A real-world study in Spain on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients found no meaningful changes in clinical or biochemical markers or differences in effectiveness between the adalimumab originator and the biosimilar MSB11022 (Idacio; Fresenius Kabi) in adalimumab-naïve patients.
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.
Panelists Call for Consistent Education, Support to Improve Patient Comfort With Biosimilars
May 15th 2024At the Festival of Biologics USA, panelists stressed the need for patient-centered communication and education to boost comfort with biosimilars, emphasizing consistent support from health care providers despite restrictive payer policies.
Survey Finds Korean Oncologists Trust Biosimilars But Prescribe Originators More
May 13th 2024A Korean survey found that while most oncologists believe biosimilars are just as safe and effective as originator drugs, they often prescribe the originators due to factors like lack of patient trust in biosimilars and lower than expected cost savings.
Patients With IBD Experience Nocebo Effect Post Mandatory Switch to Biosimilar
May 11th 2024In Canada, a study on patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) switching to infliximab or adalimumab biosimilars found no change in clinical remission or antidrug antibodies after 24 weeks, but 13% experienced the nocebo effect, leading to one-fifth discontinuing therapy.