In this episode of Not So Different, host Skylar Jeremias covers the latest biosimilar developments, including new FDA approvals, patent disputes, and biosimilar market trends shaping the health care landscape.
In today’s episode, we’ll cover the latest biosimilar news, including new FDA approvals, ongoing patent disputes, and game-changing legislation like the Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act. We’ll also dive into market trends, like the growing uptake of oncology biosimilars and pricing shifts in the US. Stay tuned as we explore how biosimilars are transforming the health care landscape!
Show notes
1. Jeremias S. A banner year for biosimilars: The 19 FDA approvals from 2024. The Center for Biosimilars. January 21, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/a-banner-year-for-biosimilars-the-18-fda-approvals-from-2024
2. Jeremias S. FDA approves Celltrion's Avtozma as third tocilizumab biosimilar. The Center for Biosimilars. January 31, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/fda-approves-celltrion-s-avtozma-as-third-tocilizumab-biosimilar
3. Jeremias S. Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to protect skinny labeling. The Center for Biosimilars. January 2, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/senators-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-skinny-labeling
4. Jeremias S. FTC releases second report on PBMs meddling in generic drug markets. The Center for Biosimilars. January 19, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/ftc-releases-second-report-on-pbms-meddling-in-generic-drug-markets
5. Santoro C. Earlier patent litigation could accelerate US biosimilar market entry. The Center for Biosimilars. January 9, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/earlier-patent-litigation-could-accelerate-us-biosimilar-market-entry
6. Jeremias S. Welcome Wezlana: the first Stelara biosimilar to launch in the US. The Center for Biosimilars. January 31, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/welcome-wezlana-the-first-stelara-biosimilar-to-launch-in-the-us
7. Jeremias S, Chambers JD. The banking of biosimilars: insights from a leading health economist. The Center for Biosimilars. February 4, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-banking-of-biosimilars-insights-from-a-leading-health-economist
8. Jeremias S. The biosimilar void: 90% of biologics coming off patent will lack biosimilars. The Center for Biosimilars. February 5, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-biosimilar-void-90-of-biologics-coming-off-patent-will-lack-biosimilars
9. Jeremias S. Biosimilars drive cost savings and achieve 53% market share across treatment areas. The Center for Biosimilars. January 16, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/biosimilars-drive-cost-savings-and-achieve-53-market-share-across-treatment-areas
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