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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Julie Reed: Why 2024 Is Important for Biosimilars
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Alvotech’s Stelara Biosimilar, Selarsdi, Receives FDA Approval
April 16th 2024Alvotech’s Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn), a biosimilar referencing Stelara (ustekinumab), gained FDA approval, making it the second ustekinumab biosimilar and second for the company to be given the green light for the American market.
Decoding the Patent Puzzle: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Biosimilars
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BioRationality: Removing the Misconceptions Surrounding Interchangeability
April 15th 2024Sarfaraz K. Niazi, PhD, outlines the current state of interchangeable biosimilars in the US and policy changes needed to clear up misconceptions surrounding the meaning behind interchangeability designations.
Sintilimab, Bevacizumab Biosimilar, HAIC Improves Survival in Patients With Unresectable HCC
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