On this episode of Not So Different, we recap some of the big regulatory news to come out of November, including some progress for insulin biosimilars, the European approval of another ranibizumab biosimilar, and the congressional introduction of a US Senate bill that is seeking to nix switching study requirements for interchangeability.
On this episode of Not So Different, we recap some of the big regulatory news to come out of November, including some progress for insulin biosimilars, the European approval of another ranibizumab biosimilar, and the congressional introduction of a US Senate bill that is seeking to nix switching study requirements for interchangeability.
Show notes
Rezvoglar Becomes Second Interchangeable Insulin Biosimilar
The European Union Gains Another Ranibizumab Biosimilar
Alvotech Snags Australian Approval for Adalimumab Biosimilar
Senator Introduces Bill to Rid Switching Study Requirements for Interchangeability
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