Here are the top 5 biosimilars articles for the week of July 20, 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 July 20, 2020.
Number 5: Production of the world's first halal biosimilar, which would mean a biologic permissible under Islamic law, would be a feature of expanded commercial biosimilar production in Malaysia, officials involved in the deal said.
Number 4: Wide variation in treatment patterns for Crohn disease is attributable to failures to translate evidence uniformly and cost barriers. Authors of a new report have formulated algorithms to help reduce heterogeneity in treatment of patients.
Number 3: Investigators found that process complexities have created numerous difficulties for biosimilar developers in regulatory filings, but they anticipate that the success rate will improve with experience and improved guidance.
Number 2: India's medical authorities approved Biocon Biologic's itolizumab, an anti-CD6 IgG1 monoclonal antibody, for emergency treatment of cytokine release syndrome in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Number 1: Celltrion Healthcare said an antiviral drug candidate is moving along in trials as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
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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.