Here are the top 5 biosimilars articles for the week of May 4, 2020.
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Here are the top 5 biosimilars articles for the week of May 4, 2020.
Number 5: German investigators had difficulty understanding why a Sandoz rituximab biosimilar was preferred over a Celltrion rituximab biosimilar in a nationwide study of clinics; however, they concluded that providers were willing to use both products on an increasing basis to treat their patients.
Number 4: Biosimilar competition took a big bite out of revenues for Amgen, although the company’s own biosimilar portfolio notched impressive growth, according to Amgen’s first quarter 2020 earnings.
Number 3: Taiwan-based Mycenax, has agreed to sell its tocilizumab biosimilar, LusiNEX, to Hungary-based Gedeon Richter. The biosimilar under development is thought to have potential for treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)—related pneumonia.
Number 2: Trying to carve back its market share for Neupogen, its filgrastim originator product, Amgen is hoping product exclusivity can be backdated.
Number 1: Pfizer is battling biosimilar competition as its brands lose exclusivity, but it is fighting fire with fire, launching multiple biosimilars of its own.
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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.