Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of April 8, 2024.
Number 5: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials found no significant differences in efficacy and safety indicators between adalimumab biosimilars and the reference product (Humira) for treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis.
Number 4: After poor sales for its adalimumab biosimilar, Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) announces layoffs; Teva Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience partner on an oncology biosimilar; Samsung Bioepis begins a phase 3 trial for a biosimilar referencing Keytruda (pembrolizumab).
Number 3: A Chinese company has expressed interest in developing a biosimilar to Ozempic (semaglutide), a popular drug used for diabetes and weight loss; Biocon and Mylan are in talks to merge their biosimilar businesses; Celltrion completed its biologic license application (BLA) for its omalizumab biosimilar candidate.
Number 2: Although tender systems are a common strategy to encourage biosimilar utilization across Europe, policies like automatic substitution are rarely utilized, according to a systematic review of European policies and biosimilar uptake.
Number 1: Sarfaraz K. Niazi, PhD, outlines how President Joe Biden's new budget for 2025 could impact biosimilars, including provisions to clear up confusion surrounding interchangeable products.
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