Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of March 1, 2021.
Hi, I’m Skylar Jeremias for The Center for Biosimilars®, your resource for clinical, regulatory, business, and policy news in the rapidly changing world of biosimilars.
Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of March 1, 2021.
Number 5: During February, the rheumatology space saw several advancements in biosimilars, including 2 Canadian launches, an EU approval, and evidence to support the safety of nonmedical switching.
Number 4: Biocon and Viatris edge closer to EU marketing authorization for a bevacizumab biosimilar, among other biosimilar business developments.
Number 3: Sales of the pegfilgrastim oncology support biosimilar Udenyca fell off in late 2020, but Coherus doesn't see orginator company Amgen's advantage lasting much longer.
Number 2: A new set of guidelines for the use of biosimilars from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) addresses challenges of stocking biosimilars, dealing with procurement errors, and obtaining payer authorizations.
Number 1: Biosimilars have come a long way, and their path has mirrored that of generics—fraught with obstacles. Still, a stronger embrace is needed from physicians and payers.
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