- Bone Health
- Immunology
- Hematology
- Respiratory
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Rare Disease
- Rheumatology
The Top 5 Biosimilar Articles for the Week of November 4
Here are the top 5 biosimilar articles for the week of November 4, 2024.
Number 5: By expanding educational initiatives to clarify biosimilar safety, efficacy, and interchangeability, stakeholders can foster trust, improve access, and ensure that biosimilars are widely accepted as high-quality, cost-effective alternatives to originator biologics.
Number 4: An IQVIA report highlights challenges to the sustainability of infused biosimilars in the US, citing rebate walls and reimbursement policies, and proposes key solutions to enhance adoption and benefits for all stakeholders.
Number 3: A recent study found that the rising prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), approaching 1% in Europe and North America, is accompanied by increasing healthcare costs due to shifts in care and higher hospitalization expenses, presenting challenges to sustainability and prompting strategies for personalized, cost-effective care.
Number 2: Panelists emphasized the need for transparency and policy reforms in pharmacy benefit management (PBM) to improve accessibility, affordability, and fair competition for adalimumab biosimilars.
Number 1: An article by Sarfaraz K. Niazi, PhD, argues that the FDA’s classification of future copies of messenger RNA (mRNA) products could be reconsidered, suggesting they might be eligible for new drug applications (NDAs) or a hybrid biosimilar category due to their unique characteristics and increasing prevalence.
To read all of these articles and more, visit centerforbiosimilars.com.
Switching to Rituximab Biosimilars Is Safe, Effective for Patients With Oncohematological Diseases
December 5th 2024Patients with oncohematological diseases switching to rituximab biosimilars experienced similar safety and efficacy, highlighting biosimilars' potential for cost-effective treatment across various medical conditions.
Biosimilars Gastroenterology Roundup for November 2024—Podcast Edition
December 1st 2024On this episode of Not So Different, we discuss market changes in the adalimumab space; calls for PBM transparency and biosimilar access reforms grew; new data for biosimilars in gastroenterology conditions; and all the takeaways from this year's Global Biosimilars Week.
Cost and Efficacy Insights on Infliximab Biosimilars in Pediatric Uveitis
December 3rd 2024The study highlights the safety, efficacy, and cost benefits of infliximab biosimilars in managing pediatric noninfectious uveitis, showing fewer disease flares and reduced costs compared with reference infliximab, as well as the influence of insurance mandates on treatment decisions.
Biosimilars Development Roundup for October 2024—Podcast Edition
November 3rd 2024On this episode of Not So Different, we discuss the GRx+Biosims conference, which included discussions on data transparency, artificial intelligence (AI), and collaboration to enhance the global supply chain for biosimilars and generic drugs, as well as the evolving requirements for biosimilar devices.
Perceptions of Biosimilar Switching Among Veterans With IBD
December 2nd 2024Veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) prioritize shared decision-making, transparency, and individualized care in biosimilar switching, favoring delayed switching for severe cases and greater patient control.
Biosimilars Gastroenterology Roundup: November 2024
November 30th 2024In November 2024, Skyrizi surpassed Humira as AbbVie's top seller; calls for PBM transparency and biosimilar access reforms grew; Celltrion expanded its portfolio; and Global Biosimilars Week focused on improving affordability and equity.
