Biosimilars

Biosimilars in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced anaemia

Biosimilars/Research | Posted 14/08/2014

A study of the use of epoetin biosimilars in the therapeutic management of anaemia secondary to chemotherapy in haematology and oncology has shown the biosimilars to be effective and well tolerated in the management of chemotherapy-induced anaemia in patients with solid tumours, lymphoma and myeloma [1].

Biosimilars of cetuximab

Biosimilars/General | Posted 14/08/2014

Last Update: 13 April 2018

Cetuximab is a chimeric (mouse/human) monoclonal antibody. It inhibits epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and head and neck cancer.

Coherus starts phase III biosimilar etanercept trial

Biosimilars/News | Posted 14/08/2014

US-based biosimilars developer Coherus BioSciences (Coherus) announced on 23 June 2014 the start of a global phase III trial for a biosimilar version of etanercept.

Biosimilars deals coming thick and fast

Biosimilars/News | Posted 14/08/2014

Biosimilar collaborations are still the latest fashion, with new deals being made between Cipla and Mabpharm, Strides Arcolab and Oncobiologics, and NeuClone and the Serum Institute.

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Switching and extrapolation of subsequent entry biologics in Canada

Biosimilars/Research | Posted 08/08/2014

The regulatory framework for biosimilars in Canada explains how their substitutability and/or interchangeability are governed in the country. Biosimilars, which are known as subsequent entry biologics (SEBs) in Canada, are regulated in line with guidance from the World Health Organization.

Biosimilar infliximab receives approval in Japan and Turkey

Biosimilars/News | Posted 08/08/2014

South Korean biotechnology company Celltrion announced on 4 and 16 July 2014 that the company had received marketing approval for its biosimilar Remsima (infliximab) in Japan and Turkey, respectively.

Biosimilar trastuzumab similar to Herceptin in non-clinical study

Biosimilars/Research | Posted 08/08/2014

Comparative non-clinical assessments of the proposed trastuzumab biosimilar PF-05280014 and the originator product (Herceptin) sourced in the US and in Europe showed similar structural properties, tumour cell growth inhibition properties and pharmacokinetic profiles, as well as safety profiles [1].

FDA accepts biosimilar filgrastim application

Biosimilars/News | Posted 01/08/2014

Sandoz, the generic drug division of Swiss drug giant Novartis, announced on 24 July 2014 that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had accepted its application for approval of the company’s biosimilar filgrastim product.

Biosimilars of darbepoetin alfa

Biosimilars/General | Posted 01/08/2014

Last update: 20 November 2020

Darbepoetin alfa is a synthetic form of erythropoietin. It stimulates erythropoiesis (increases red blood cell levels) and is used to treat anaemia, commonly associated with chronic renal failure and cancer chemotherapy.

Phase I studies of infliximab and rituximab biosimilars demonstrate pharmacokinetic similarity

Biosimilars/Research | Posted 01/08/2014

Results of phase I trials of pharma giant Pfizer’s biosimilar infliximab and rituximab candidates have demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic properties compared to the originator products [1, 2].