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The Top 5 Biosimilar Articles for the Week of November 14
Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of November 14, 2022.
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 November 14, 2022.
Number 5: The efficacy and safety of bevacizumab biosimilars in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) is comparable with the reference product (Avastin) and each other, according to a meta-analysis.
Number 4: The European Commission granted marketing authorization for Ximluci, the third ranibizumab biosimilar to be approved in the European Union. The product was developed through a partnership between STADA Arzneimittel and Xbrane Biopharma and is expected to launch in early 2023.
Number 3: Abstracts presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus meeting explored the adoption of infliximab biosimilars, utilization patterns of bevacizumab biosimilars in ophthalmology and oncology settings, and the budget impact of transferring patients to a natalizumab biosimilar from the originator.
Number 2: As the US awaits the 2023 launch of adalimumab biosimilars, Biogen announced an injunction against Sandoz over a natalizumab biosimilar, Rani Therapeutics initiated a development program for an oral ustekinumab biosimilar, and Bio-Thera Solutions began a phase 3 trial for a secukinumab biosimilar.
Number 1: If every adalimumab biosimilar had an interchangeability designation, the United States could save an additional $765 million annually, according to calculations from 3 biosimilar experts.
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Samsung Bioepis Report Showcases Adalimumab Biosimilar Growth in Market Share
October 11th 2024Adalimumab biosimilars have seen a significant increase in market share, from 2% in early 2024 to 22%, as payers and pharmacy benefit managers begin to prioritize these biosimilars over the reference product, Humira.
Biosimilars Policy Roundup for September 2024—Podcast Edition
October 6th 2024On this episode of Not So Different, we discuss the FDA's approval of a new biosimilar for treating retinal conditions, which took place in September 2024 alongside other major industry developments, including ongoing legal disputes and broader trends in market dynamics and regulatory challenges.
Duke Publishes Recommendations for Developing CGT Biosimilars
October 9th 2024Transformative cell and gene therapies (CGT) offer promising treatments for serious conditions, but high costs and complex biologics limit competition, requiring policies that support the development of biosimilars to enhance affordability and patient access.
BioRationality—The Evolution of the BPCIA and the Bright Future of Biosimilars in the US
October 7th 2024The Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) of 2010 initially posed significant barriers to biosimilar development, but regulatory reforms over the years have drastically reduced costs and approval times, with further advancements expected by 2025 that will foster competition and drive down prices.
Treatment Persistence, Safety After Switching to Infliximab Biosimilars in Canadians With IBD
October 5th 2024A retrospective study of a mandatory nonmedical switch in Canada found no significant differences in rates of treatment persistence, loss of response, or adverse events in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on maintenance therapy 1 year post-switch.
