June 8th 2026
FDA approval clears interchangeable golimumab biosimilars for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, promising lower-cost TNF therapy.
Eye on Pharma: Keytruda Biosimilar Deal; German Court Bans Imraldi; New Biosimilars for Japan
June 17th 2025Alvotech and Dr. Reddy's partner to develop a Keytruda biosimilar, a German court bans Humira biosimilar over patent dispute, and Samsung Bioepis enters a strategic agreement with NIPRO Corporation in Japan.
Eye on Pharma: Interchangeability Labels and Expanded Biosimilar Partnerships
May 29th 2025The FDA designates 2 biosimilars as interchangeable, enhancing access to treatments for inflammatory diseases and multiple sclerosis, while 2 other companies expand their biosimilar partnership to include more products.
British Columbia’s Biosimilar Policy Shows No Impact on Hospital Visits
May 28th 2025Despite a dramatic shift toward biosimilar use following British Columbia’s policy, researchers found no rise in hospital visits or complications, underscoring the real-world reliability of etanercept biosimilars in managing inflammatory arthritis.
Etanercept Biosimilar Switch Shows Stable Outcomes and Disease Control in RA
May 13th 2025Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who switched from Enbrel (reference etanercept) to a biosimilar maintained remission, even after their dose was reduced, with no signs of worsening based on clinical scores, ultrasound scans, or lab tests, according to a new study.