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The Top 5 Biosimilars Articles for the Week of April 6
The Center for Biosimilars® recaps the top stories for the week of April 6, 2020.
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 biosimilars articles for the week of April 6, 2020.
Number 5: As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic spreads, it will continue to affect the biopharmaceutical industry. Biosimilars are no exception, and the effect on their uptake and adoption will be multifaceted, according to ZS.
Number 4: Following close on the heels of its US approval for biosimilar rituximab, Pfizer has gained the European Commission’s nod and aims to launch in coming months.
Number 3: Self-insured companies could have saved between $407 million and $1.4 billion in 2018 had they switched completely from reference biologics, infliximab and filgrastim, to biosimilars, according to a report.
Number 2: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the FDA issued guidance stressing the importance that manufacturers notify it of discontinuations and manufacturing interruptions so that the agency can implement contingency measures.
Number 1: The race to find a way to knock down the coronavirus pandemic has attracted companies with stakes in the biosimilar game. The winner could take all.
To read all of these articles and more, visit centerforbiosimilars.com.
Review Calls for Path to Global Harmonization of Biosimilar Development Regulations
March 17th 2025Global biosimilar regulatory harmonization will be needed to reduce development costs and improve patient access, despite challenges posed by differing national requirements and regulatory frameworks, according to review authors.
How AI Can Help Address Cost-Related Nonadherence to Biologic, Biosimilar Treatment
March 9th 2025Despite saving billions, biosimilars still account for only a small share of the biologics market—what's standing in the way of broader adoption and how can artificial intelligence (AI) help change that?
Comparable Pregnancy and Infant Milestones With Infliximab Biosimilars vs Originator in IBD
March 15th 2025A study evaluating pregnancy outcomes and infant developmental milestones found similar outcomes between pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who received reference infliximab and those who received a biosimilar.
Will the FTC Be More PBM-Friendly Under a Second Trump Administration?
February 23rd 2025On this episode of Not So Different, we explore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) second interim report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) with Joe Wisniewski from Turquoise Health, discussing key issues like preferential reimbursement, drug pricing transparency, biosimilars, shifting regulations, and how a second Trump administration could reshape PBM practices.
Biosimilar Cases to Watch: Prolia/Xgeva and Denosumab Competitors
March 11th 2025The denosumab biosimilar market is poised for disruption with 3 FDA-approved biosimilars, at least 5 awaiting approval, and launches anticipated to start in May 2025, while ongoing patent litigation continues to shape the competitive landscape.
