Cameron Santoro is an associate editor for The Center for Biosimilars®, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC), and AJMC.com.
Patent Shift Predictions, Legal Landscapes of Biosimilars With Ha Kung Wong
February 25th 2024Ha Kung Wong, JD, examines proposed patent law changes that could significantly impact the biosimilars sector, including limitations on asserted patents, elimination of interchangeability requirements, and heightened oversight of pharmacy benefit managers.
Biosimilar HLX01 Demonstrates Bioequivalence With Rituxan in DLBCL
February 20th 2024A large Chinese study found that HanliKang (HLX01), a biosimilar rituximab, had similar overall survival and progression-free survival rates to the reference product (Rituxan) in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Biosimilar Candidate CT-P43 Shows Biosimilarity With Ustekinumab Originator in Plaque Psoriasis
February 13th 2024Similar efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity were found when comparing Stelara, originator ustekinumab, and CT-P43, an ustekinumab biosimilar candidate, in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Biosimilars Improve Access to Biologic Therapies, JAK Inhibitors for Patients With RMDs
January 26th 2024A 10-year analysis in Poland found that the introduction of biosimilar drugs significantly increased access to biologic therapies and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for patients with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), while also reducing treatment costs.