Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of May 31, 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 May 31, 2021.
Number 5: BioFactura has begun a phase 1 clinical trial for an ustekinumab biosimilar candidate (BFI-751) referencing Stelara, an immunosuppressant for the treatment of Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis.
Number 4: More transparency in how health care money is spent could improve utilization and efficiency, panelists said at the Medicines for Europe event.
Number 3: Investigators reporting on insulin availability in the Philippines said affordability and access are inadequate for many in the country and recommended measures for improvement.
Number 2: Febrile neutropenia (FN) in patients undergoing chemotherapy has long been counteracted with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) drugs. Models of G-CSF biosimilar use in this setting suggest not only significant savings but also potential for expanded access.
Number 1: Biosimilar manufacturers may encounter roadblocks in the months and years ahead, and generics manufacturers will find they've hit a ceiling, according to Adam Fein, PhD, CEO of the Drug Channels Institute.
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