Short Course on Biosimilar Supportive Care During the Pandemic
Julianna Merten, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, of Mayo Clinic provides an overview of growth factor biosimilars for pharmacists amid the pandemic.
In an educational program, Julianna Merten, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, reviews changes in practice necessitated by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and how these affect adherence to national guidelines for the appropriate use of oncology supportive care growth factor biosimilars. This interactive program entitled "Use of Oncology Supportive Care Biosimilars During COVID-19: Clinical Strategies for Pharmacists" features an emphasis on use of these agents for treatment of neutropenia, alternative approaches to care, and economic considerations. The program is available now thorugh July 15, 2021.
What AmerisourceBergen's Report Reveals About Payers, Biosimilar Pricing Trends
May 28th 2023On this episode of Not So Different, Tasmina Hydery and Brian Biehn from AmerisourceBergen discussed results from a recent survey, that were also presented at Asembia 2023, diving into the payer perspective on biosimilars and current pricing trends across the US biosimilar industry.
HHS Praises Biosimilars Savings but Opportunities to Reduce Part B Spending Remain
November 28th 2023Although biosimilars have already generated savings for Medicare Part B programs and beneficiaries, opportunities for substantial reductions in spending remain, according to a report from the HHS.
How Community Oncologists Can Break Down Biosimilar Adoption Barriers
March 19th 2023On this episode of Not So Different, Mark Guyot, senior director of unity provider engagement at McKesson, gives an overview of McKesson’s real-world analysis of community oncology practices and their use of biosimilars and offers advice on overcoming adoption barriers and expanding education efforts.
Eye on Pharma: Denosumab Biosimilar Data; COA Forms New Committee; IGBA and WHO Collaborate
November 8th 2023Samsung Bioepis releases data for its denosumab biosimilar candidate; the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) forms the Drug Policy and Regulation Committee; the International Generic and Biosimilar Association (IGBA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) collaborate on a new initiative.
