Rheumatology

A broader range of indications in rheumatology combined with a Canadian push for biosimilar acceptance bodes well for Merck's Brenzys product.

This summer, The Center for Biosimilars® interviewed several experts for their opinions on the current need for biosimilars and how companies are working to overcome barriers to uptake. Here are some highlights.

Multiple studies indicate the nocebo effect is particularly influential in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to an opinion piece.

Bio-Thera said it has begun testing the safety its ustekinumab biosimilar in healthy volunteers.

Some European markets are more formidable than others with regard to complexity and getting biosimilars established, but there are good places to start, Jonathan Sweeting, head of Europe for Samsung Bioepis, explains.

It’s same old, same old when it comes to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts despite much touted reforms, authors of a review contend.

A look at efforts biosimilar manufacturers are taking to develop treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The month of August was replete with clinical trial news and biosimilar launches for the treatment of rheumatic conditions.

Health technology tssessments play an important role in building confidence for use of biosimilars, yet very few meet criteria for thoroughness.

With the launch of an adalimumab, Cadila hopes to get a piece of the worldwide biosimilar market for antirheumatic treatments.

Two decades of using anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) drugs in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have answered some questions and left others unanswered.

The launch marks the first European market entry for Nepexto.

A September 29, 2020, symposium with Sonia T. Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA, of Cardinal Health will explore how to incorporate biosimilars into the treatment of inflammatory conditions.

The statistics show that for the Rocky Mountain province, biosimilar savings are pouring into the health care system and allowing for significantly greater access.

Two Biogen officials make the case for getting anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biosimilars into wider play.

Intract Pharma believes infliximab can be delivered orally and, in conjunction with Celltrion Group, aims to apply its technology and expertise to make it happen.

Employers could save thousands of dollars by promoting the use of biosimilars that will keep employees with rheumatoid arthritis from having to file for disability, according to Brian Gifford, PhD, research director of the Integrated Benefits Institute.

Ali Mcbride, PharmD, MS, BCOP, is taking a lead role in promoting the use and understanding of biosimilars in oncology.

A Pacific Research Institute economist says that by his scorecard, biosimilars are not supercharging the market the way they ought to be doing .

There has been an outpouring of advocacy tugging biosimilars into the marketplace, and market share of these lower-cost drugs has increased.

Up-and-coming Henlius Biotech consolidates its footing in the biosimilar world with another regulatory approval.

Celltrion finds fault with a critique of equivalence margins used to approve its infliximab biosimilar.

Defining biosimilar use in the United States as "sluggish," Juliana Reed, MS, said employers have to get involved.

Japanese investigators say more needs to be known about what happens post treatment with biosimilar infliximab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Now that Polpharma Biologics has fully integrated Bioceros into its brand, the company hopes to become one of the world’s leading biologics manufacturers.

Investigators set out to learn whether the imposition of out-of-pocket spending caps on specialty drugs would unleash a wave of drug spending and prompt payer policy change.

A new study showed that biosimilar interferon beta-1a (IFN-β-1a) may be effective in helping to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

In an award-winning attempt to get closer to patients, Samsung Bioepis has replaced harsh typography with white backgrounds and gentle shapes on its new biosimilar packaging.

A real-world study on inflammatory bowel disease employing originator and biosimilar biologics suggests anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy may be more effective for Crohn disease than for ulcerative colitis.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has expanded on its hopes for a biosimilar comeback with a commercialization deal with Alvotech, which could bring as many as 5 biosimilars to the US market.