The pandemic interrupted health care for many patients and saddled health care institutions with high costs. How might biosimilars improve conditions?
Which of these outcomes is probable in the wake of COVID-19?
Biosimilars Rheumatology Roundup for April 2023—Podcast Edition
April 30th 2023On this episode of Not So Different, we recap some of the main news in April regarding biosimilars used to treat rheumatic conditions, including some progressions and some setbacks as well as research on nonmedical switching from originators to biosimilars.
Biosimilars Business News Recap: A New Partnership; Celltrion Wins Tenders
May 17th 2023As Sandoz and Just-Evotec Biologics announce a new partnership, Celltrion secures tender wins in Italy and Belgium, and Alvotech begins testing its golimumab biosimilar in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Pipelines and Preparation: How the US Can Prepare for More RA Biosimilars
April 16th 2023What can practices do to prepare for all the biosimilars to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) coming down the pipeline? And how can they ensure that the lower-than-anticipated adoption rates for infliximab biosimilars are not repeated? Robert Zutaut, RPh, from McKesson Provider Solutions, tackles all this and more on this episode of Not So Different.
Dr Vibeke Strand: The Current State of Immunology Biosimilars and the Promise of Future Savings
May 14th 2023In light of 2 blockbuster originators, namely Humira (adalimumab) and Stelara (ustekinumab), losing market exclusivity in 2023, 3 doctors penned supplement in The American Journal of Managed Care®. On this episode, Vibeke Strand, MD, one of the co-authors, explored how health systems can take charge and boost biosimilar adoption.
Tocilizumab Biosimilar LZM008 Demonstrates PK Equivalence in Healthy Participants
May 13th 2023A phase 1 clinical trial in China comparing the tocilizumab biosimilar candidate LZM008 to the reference product (Actemra) found pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters within the bioequivalence margins and similar immunogenicity and safety in healthy participants.
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