In September 2013, the first biosimilar monoclonal antibody (mAb) was approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), i.e. biosimilar infliximab (Inflectra/Remsima). These products entered the European market in 2015, after expiry of patent and other exclusivity rights of the innovator medicine Remicade. With the ever-increasing cost of health care and the economic pressure to reduce or sustain healthcare expenses, biosimilars could be instrumental in reducing cost for medication and increasing patient access to treatment. Although exclusivity rights of multiple mAbs are expired (rituximab in 2013, trastuzumab in 2014), only recently biosimilar mAbs other than infliximab are receiving marketing authorization (rituximab, adalimumab). Furthermore, earlier biosimilars have seen slow uptake in European markets. This may imply that several barriers hinder market access of biosimilar mAbs.
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Genéricos
Novedades
- 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
Investigación
- 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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Biosimilares
Novedades
- Three more biosimilar approvals in Canada in 2023
- 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
Investigación
- Unveiling key clinical findings for denosumab biosimilar candidates
- Topline results for Polpharma Biologics’ vedolizumab biosimilar candidate
- Comparing biosimilar adoption: Medicare Advantage versus traditional Medicare
- Cuestionando la necesidad de evaluaciones de sensibilidad étnica para anticuerpos monoclonales biosimilares
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