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Joseph Alvarnas, MD, Discusses Biosimilar Use at City of Hope
Joseph Alvarnas, MD, a recent presenter at the Association of Community Cancer Centers annual meeting, discussed efforts to implement biosimilars at City of Hope, a clinical research center, hospital, and graduate medical school in Duarte, California.
Joseph Alvarnas, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist and an expert in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California, where he serves also as vice president of Government Affairs and senior medical director for Employer Strategy. He is also a clinical professor in the Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. He spoke with Tony Hagen, senior editor for The Center for Biosimilars®, about biosimilar use at his institution.
Biosimilars Drive Cost Savings and Achieve 53% Market Share Across Treatment Areas
January 16th 2025Biosimilar launches achieve a 53% market share and a 53% reduction in average drug costs after 5 years of biosimilar competition, according to Samsung Bioepis’ most recent market report, showcasing notable pricing trends and market share disparities across therapeutic areas.
Biosimilars in America: Overcoming Barriers and Maximizing Impact
July 21st 2024Join us as we explore the complexities of the US biosimilars market, discussing legislative influences, payer and provider adoption factors, and strategies to overcome industry challenges with expert insights from Kyle Noonan, PharmD, MS, value & access strategy manager at Cencora.
Eye on Pharma: Korean Drugmakers’ Impact in Europe; New Denosumab, Eculizumab Deals
January 11th 2025Korean drugmakers hold over 50% market share in the 6 best-selling biosimilar markets, 2 companies sign exclusive licensing partnership for a denosumab biosimilar, and 2 others join forces for an eculizumab biosimilar.
Biosimilars Oncology Roundup for June 2024—Podcast Edition
July 7th 2024On this episode of Not So Different, we review biosimilar news coming out of June, with clinical trial results from conferences and a study showcasing how to overcome economic and noneconomic barriers to oncology biosimilars.
Top 5 Most-Read Oncology Articles of 2024
December 24th 2024The top 5 oncology biosimilar articles in 2024 cover Duke's recommendations for cell and gene therapy biosimilars, FDA approval of Shanghai Henlius Biotech's trastuzumab biosimilar, Boehringer Ingelheim layoffs, the safety of rituximab biosimilar CT-P10, and more.
Empowering Vulnerable Populations: The Path to Equitable Biologic Therapy Access
December 22nd 2024Elie Bahou, PharmD, senior vice president and system chief pharmacy officer at Providence, discusses strategies to improve equitable access to biologic therapies, including tiered formularies, income-based cost sharing, patient assistance programs, and fostering payer partnerships.
