Biosimilars

The AJMC® Biosimilars compendium is a comprehensive resource for news and expert insights into these biological products, including clinical research, patent and legal news, and regulatory updates.

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Addressing Patent Hurdles, Payer Barriers, and Interchangeability

November 22nd 2024

Global Biosimilars Week discussed issues in biosimilar adoption and called for reforms to streamline processes, foster competition, and increase biosimilar access for patients.

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Financial Incentives Drive Biosimilar Adoption in Japan

November 20th 2024

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FDA Q&A: Addressing Biosimilar Safety, AI in Drug Development, and Supply Chain Challenges

November 6th 2024

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Biosimilar Aflibercept P041 as Effective, Safe as Originator in nAMD

October 30th 2024

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Exploring the Complexities of Biosimilars and Interchangeability

October 30th 2024

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Investigators Initiate Post-Trastuzumab Trial of GLSI-100 in Patients With Invasive Breast Cancer
December 7th 2021

Investigators Initiate Post-Trastuzumab Trial of GLSI-100 in Patients With Invasive Breast Cancer

Tony Hagen
Investigators hope to duplicate promising phase 2b trial results with an experimental peptide vaccine in a population of nearly 500 patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 breast cancer.
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December 2nd 2021

Field of Potential Adalimumab Biosimilar Contenders Continues to Grow

Tony Hagen
The list of potential adalimumab biosimilars has now lengthened to 10, according to a Cardinal Health summary of these products and their distinguishing features.
Opinion: Higher Biosimilar Savings Are Possible Under Medicare Part B
November 30th 2021

Proponents of Uniform Billing Codes for Biosimilars Cite Generic Savings Success

Tony Hagen
Generics and biosimilars are reimbursed differently, causing providers to prefer lower-cost generics and higher-priced biologics, authors of a study and opinion piece contend.
AMCP Nexus Survey: Two-Thirds of Payers Use Biosimilars to Manage Oncology Drug Costs
November 23rd 2021

AMCP Nexus Survey: Two-Thirds of Payers Use Biosimilars to Manage Oncology Drug Costs

Laura Joszt, MA
As the cost of oncology drugs increases, there has been a growing pressure to manage oncology drug spend, which some payers have done by establishing preferred therapies, including biosimilars.
EU and WHO Authorities "Tailor" the Biosimilar Development Process
November 23rd 2021

EMA and WHO "Tailor" the Biosimilar Development Process

Tony Hagen
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) reports on progress to create a smoother, less wasteful biosimilar development process; and the World Health Organization (WHO) revises its biosimilar development guidelines.
AAM Panel of Manufacturers Say Drug Price Rebates Must Go
November 16th 2021

AAM Panel of Manufacturers Says Drug Price Rebates Must Go

Tony Hagen
Sandoz, Lupin, and Biocon Biologics representatives at the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) GRx+Biosims conference said that drug price rebates hinder biosimilar competition.
COA Reports on Biosimilar Patient Access, Payer Barriers
November 15th 2021

COA Reports Improved Biosimilar Access in Oncology

Tony Hagen
For trastuzumab and bevacizumab, biosimilars now represent a high share of administrations, but payer policies still hinder uptake of these products, the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) reports.
Alvotech Is Among Companies Leading the Charge for Interchangeables
November 11th 2021

Biosimilar Interchangeability: What's in a Name?

Tony Hagen
There is now a mad scramble to gain interchangeable status for biosimilars, but the meaning and significance of this appellation haven't yet been worked out for health care consumers or the manufacturing community.
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November 9th 2021

FDA Deputy Director Discusses Initiatives to Advance Biosimilar Use

Tony Hagen
An overview of activities at the FDA to promote the use of biosimilars was presented by Jacqueline Corrigan-Curay, JD, MD, principal deputy center director for the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at the FDA.
Pharmacy Policy Experts Describe Changes in Biosimilar Adoption Curve
November 1st 2021

Pharmacy Policy Experts Describe Changes in Biosimilar Adoption Curve

Tony Hagen
Pharmacy experts from IPD Analytics explained the potential for authorized biologics, which would compete, potentially on the same price footing, with biosimilars.
Cate Lockhart, PhD, PharmD, MS
October 28th 2021

Dr Cate Lockhart Discusses Deciding Between Trastuzumab Biosimilars

There are a number of trastuzumab biosimilars available, but so far there have not been any patient characteristics that have played a role in which ones are prescribed, said Cate Lockhart, PhD, PharmD, MS, program, director, Biologics and Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium.
Surveys on Biosimilar Awareness and Acceptance Reported at AMCP Nexus 2021
October 25th 2021

Surveys on Biosimilar Awareness and Acceptance Reported at AMCP Nexus 2021

Tony Hagen
Education is needed for both patients and pharmacists to ensure appropriate understanding, investigators reported at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus 2021 meeting.
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October 20th 2021

Adalimumab Biosimilar Shows Equivalent Efficacy, Safety to Reference Humira for Psoriasis

Matthew Gavidia
Adalimumab biosimilar AVT02 exhibited comparative efficacy, safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity to the reference drug Humira in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
Kirollos Hanna, PharmD
October 16th 2021

Dr Kirollos Hanna Details How His Practice Chooses Which Biosimilars to Add to Its Formulary

Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, manager of Oncology Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, explains the process behind how his practice chooses which biosimilars to stock and provide for patients.
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October 12th 2021

Reference, Biosimilar Pegfilgrastim Can Be Safely Administered Same Day as Chemotherapy

Skylar Jeremias
Investigators concluded that reference or biosimilar pegfilgrastim could be safely administered to patients with lymphoma on the same day they receive chemotherapy, which could reduce scheduling burden and risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Dr Kirollos Hanna Talks About How His Practice Has Fared With Uptake of Oncology Biosimilars
October 9th 2021

Dr Kirollos Hanna Talks About How His Practice Has Fared With Uptake of Oncology Biosimilars

Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, manager of Oncology Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, discusses the uptake of oncology biosimilars at his practice.
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October 6th 2021

Despite Awareness of Biosimilars, More Education Among Oncologists in Brazil Needed

Skylar Jeremias
Brazilian oncologists showed a solid knowledge base about biosimilars and their safety; however, concerns over extrapolation and interchangeability requirements remained, suggesting that more education on these subjects is needed.
Kashyap Patel, MD
October 2nd 2021

Dr Kashyap Patel: Misleading Reference Product Advertising and the Damage to Biosimlars' Reputation

Regulatory agencies have already begun calling companies out for misdirecting the public about the safety and efficacy of reference products in comparison to biosimilars, and it's important to continue to do so, said Kashyap Patel, MD, CEO of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates.
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October 1st 2021

Bevacizumab Biosimilar Found to Have Safety, Efficacy Equivalent to Reference Avastin for NSCLC

Skylar Jeremias
Bevacizumab biosimilar LY01008 demonstrated comparative safety, efficacy, immunogenicity, and pharmacokinetic profiles to the reference product Avastin when combined with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Kashyap Patel, MD
September 24th 2021

Dr Kashyap Patel: How COVID-19 Is Expected to Influence Usage of Biosimilar Pegfilgrastims

The emergence of new COVID-19 variants and the lower-than-anticipated vaccination rates could lead to a greater use of pegfilgratim biosimilars in cancer settings, explained Kashyap Patel, MD, CEO of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates.
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September 20th 2021

FDA Approves First Biosimilar for Lucentis

Skylar Jeremias
Byooviz becomes the first FDA-approved ophthalmology biosimilar and the first FDA-approved biosimilar referencing Lucentis (ranibizumab), according to a statement from developers Samsung Bioepis and Biogen.
Kashyap Patel, MD
September 17th 2021

Dr Kashyap Patel: The Pros and Cons of Pegfilgrastim Biosimilars vs Neulasta Onpro

Cost and lack of insurance are big drivers of why a physician may choose to prescribe a pegfilgrastim biosimilar over the convenient on-body device for the originator, said Kashyap Patel, MD, CEO of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates.
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September 15th 2021

Samsung Bioepis Releases Positive 5-Year Follow-up Results for Trastuzumab Biosimilar

Skylar Jeremias
Samsung Bioepis found during a 5-year follow-up study that Ontruzant, the company’s trastuzumab biosimilar, had comparable cardiac safety and long-term efficacy with the reference product Herceptin.
Kashyap Patel, MD
September 10th 2021

Dr Kashyap Patel Highlights How the Pandemic Influenced Utilization of Pegfilgrastim Biosimilars

Reducing the risks of secondary neutropenia, exposure to COVID-19, mortality, and financial toxicity were all major reasons the use of pegfilgrastim biosimilar gained traction during the pandemic, said Kashyap Patel, MD, CEO of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care.
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September 10th 2021

Sandoz, Bio-Thera Solutions Enter Deal to Commercialize Avastin Biosimilar

Skylar Jeremias
Bio-Thera Solutions and Sandoz have partnered for to allow for the commercialization of BAT1706, a bevacizumab biosimilar referencing Avastin, for the treatment of several forms of cancer.
Neal Dave, PharmD
September 3rd 2021

Dr Neal Dave Expresses Excitement for the First PD-1 Inhibitor Biosimilar

Neal Dave, PharmD, the executive director of pharmacy at Texas Oncology, discussed physician anticipation for the first biosimilars for programmed death (PD)-1 inhibitors.
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September 2nd 2021

Saudi Researchers Call for Greater Use of Trastuzumab Biosimilars to Offset Breast Cancer Costs

Skylar Jeremias
Switching from Herceptin (reference trastuzumab) to trastuzumab biosimilars could significantly reduce direct medication costs attributed to breast cancer management in Saudi Arabia, researchers concluded.
Neal Dave, PharmD
August 27th 2021

Dr Neal Dave: Are Physicians Excited for More Biosimilars to Enter the Oncology Space?

Neal Dave, PharmD, the executive director of pharmacy at Texas Oncology, talks about the anticipation for more biosimilars to enter the oncology market and the current level of interest in the pipeline.
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August 24th 2021

Study Confirms Overall Survival in DLBCL Is Comparable Between Rituximab Biosimilars and Rituxan

Skylar Jeremias
In comparison with reference rituximab (Rituxan), the use of rituximab biosimilars in combination therapy produced similar 3-year overall survival among patients with large-B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), investigators concluded.
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August 23rd 2021

Site of Care Potentially Limits Cost Savings From Biosimilars

Jessica Chang, MA Pinar Karaca-Mandic, PhD Ronald S. Go, MD Stephen Schondelmeyer, PharmD, PhD Daniel Weisdorf, MD Molly Moore Jeffery, PhD, MPP
Although previous work has found lower costs for biosimilar filgrastim compared with reference filgrastim, this study found that site of care can change this calculus, reducing savings.
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