During 2019, The Center for Biosimilars® provided interviews and discussions with key opinion leaders on our podcast to discuss various issues affecting biosimilars. From patent issues to the arrival of oncology biosimilars, here is a look at our top 5 podcast episodes from 2019.
During 2019, The Center for Biosimilars® provided interviews and discussions with key opinion leaders on our podcast, “Not So Different,” to discuss various issues affecting biosimilars. From patent issues to the arrival of oncology biosimilars, here is a look at our top 5 podcast episodes from 2019.
5. "What's Holding Back Biosimilars? It May Not Be Pay-for-Delay Deals
Pay-for-delay issues were big news on Capitol Hill, and some experts questioned whether these kinds of settlements are really at the heart of delayed biosimilar competition. Might there be alternative ways to think about, and fix, the problem? On this episode, we spoke with 2 such experts, Imron Aly, JD, and Joel Wallace, JD. Both are partners at Schiff Hardin LLP and have extensive experience with Hatch-Waxman and biosimilars intellectual property issues.
4. A Look Ahead to Biosimilar Insulin
2020 will bring the transition of insulin to regulation as biologics. On this episode, we spoke with one of the experts who testified at a FDA public hearing about biosimilar insulins, which happened amid growing concern about the skyrocketing cost of insulin in the United States. Steven Lucio, PharmD, BCPS, associate vice president of clinical solutions and pharmacy program development at Vizient, shared his thoughts with us on biosimilar insulins, interchangeability, biosimilar suffixes, and what milestones lie ahead as the United States approaches the transition.
3. Is It Time to Give Up on Biosimilars?
It’s no secret that the biosimilars market in the United States has been off to a sluggish start. In fact, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, went so far as to call the market anemic. On this episode, we talked with Mark Trusheim, MS, one of the authors of a proposal to do away with the US biosimilars market altogether. Trusheim, a biopharmaceuticals consultant, is also the strategic director of the NEWDIGS program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Biomedical innovation and a visiting scientist in applied economics at MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
2. Where Are We Headed With Oncology Biosimilars? Vizient Weighs In
In its semiannual drug pricing forecast, healthcare performance company Vizient said that biosimilars will be a key part of combatting rising spending on drugs. We spoke once again with Vizient’s Steven Lucio, PharmD, BCPS, on how oncology biosimilars are poised to make an impact.
1. What Have We Learned So Far About US Oncology Biosimilars?
Among the biggest biosimilars news of this year was the launch of the first 2 anticancer biosimilars. On this episode, we talked with an expert who's sharing her insight into these developments in the oncology space. Christina Corridon, MPH, MBA, is a principal at the professional services firm ZS Associates, where she is a leader in ZS' oncology practice and leads their biosimilars vertical. She joined us to talk about the state of play in the US biosimilars market, what we can learn from ongoing experience, and how sustainable the US market for biosimilars may be today.
Budget Impact Analysis of Biosimilar Natalizumab in the US
Projected savings from biosimilar natalizumab were $452,611 over 3 years, driven by decreased drug acquisition costs and a utilization shift from reference to biosimilar natalizumab.
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: BI Cyltezo Partnership; Europe Ustekinumab Launch; Mexico Biosimilar Approval
July 24th 2024Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) partners with GoodRx to offer its unbranded adalimumab biosimilar to patients at an exclusive low price; a new ustekinumab biosimilar launches in Europe; and Mexican officials approve a bevacizumab 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.
Real-World Study: No Increase in Health Resource Costs After Infliximab Biosimilar Introduction
July 20th 2024Although biosimilars reduce drug purchasing costs for hospitals, it’s unclear whether those savings might be offset by increased health resource utilization following a non-medical switching initiative.