The first generation biopharmaceuticals are copies of endogenous human proteins, such as erythropoietin, insulin, growth hormones and cytokines, developed using recombinant DNA technology or hybridoma techniques. These compounds have revolutionised the treatment of many diseases, including anaemia, cancer, diabetes, hepatitis and multiple sclerosis. With expiring patents the market opens to biosimilar versions of these products.
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- FDA approves generic teriparatide and levetiracetam
- US generics launch and approval for Dr Reddy’s and Lupin
- Five Chinese companies join UN’s MPP for Covid-19 medicines
- South Korean companies to make generic Bridion and COVID-19 drugs
Research
- Generic medications in the Lebanese community: understanding and public perception
- Community pharmacists’ understanding of generic and biosimilar drugs: Lebanon case study
- Reshaping landscape of Japanese generics market – uncertain future of universal health insurance
- Impact of e-bidding procurement on generic omeprazole injection prices in Thailand
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Biosimilars
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- EMA recommends approval of first omalizumab biosimilar Omlyclo
- China approves first denosumab copy biological Maiweijian
- EMA recommends approval of first denosumab biosimilar Jubbonti and Wyost
- First denosumab biosimilars approved in Canada and the US
Research
- Unveiling key clinical findings for denosumab biosimilar candidates
- Topline results for Polpharma Biologics’ vedolizumab biosimilar candidate
- Comparing biosimilar adoption: Medicare Advantage versus traditional Medicare
- Questioning the need for ethnic sensitivity assessments for biosimilar monoclonal antibodies
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