Here are the top 5 biosimilars articles for the week of July 20, 2020.
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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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Study Documents HCPs’ Experiences of a Mandatory Switch to Inform Future Transitions
December 2nd 2023A survey explores the experiences of health care providers (HCP) in New Zealand throughout the transition process following a mandatory switch from the adalimumab originator (Humira) to a biosimilar in 2022.
IQVIA Highlights Opportunity to Cash In on Biosimilars for Biologics Losing Market Exclusivity
November 29th 2023A report from IQVIA noted that Europe could miss out on €15 billion in cost savings by not having biosimilars for medications about to lose market exclusivity, shedding light on the implications for overall health care savings and ultimately, patient access.
HHS Praises Biosimilars Savings but Opportunities to Reduce Part B Spending Remain
November 28th 2023Although biosimilars have already generated savings for Medicare Part B programs and beneficiaries, opportunities for substantial reductions in spending remain, according to a report from the HHS.