Pegfilgrastim, is a 38 kDa, pegylated form of filgrastim, with a 20 kDa monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG) molecule covalently bound to the N-terminal methionyl residue of filgrastim developed by Amgen. Attachment of the mPEG-moiety enables a longer half-life, that enables only once-per-cycle administration for the management of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. This results in a much simpler treatment regime for patients. The biosimilar version of pegfilgrastim developed by Intas Pharmaceuticals, and marketed by Accord Healthcare under the brand name Pelgraz, is one of the first pegfilgrastim biosimilars to be approved for market authorization in the European Union (EU) [1].
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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
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- Saudi FDA drug approvals and GMP inspections: trend analysis
- Generic medications in the Lebanese community: understanding and public perception
- Community pharmacists’ understanding of generic and biosimilar drugs: Lebanon case study
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Biosimilares
Novedades
- EMA recommends approval for ustekinumab biosimilar Absimky and Imuldosa
- Canada approves pegfilgrastim biosimilar Armlupeg
- FDA approves fifth ustekinumab biosimilar Imuldosa
- EC approval for three ustekinumab biosimilar: Eksunbi, Fymskina, Otulfi
Investigación
- Perfil del biosimilar Uzpruvo/ AVT04
- Long-term real-world safety experience of biosimilars confirms concept of biosimilarity
- Análisis del impacto presupuestario de la introducción de Rixathon en Chile para el linfoma no Hodgkin
- Biosimilars in inflammatory bowel disease: are we ready for multiple switches
General
- Productos biológicos y biosimilares disponibles para la EII en Canadá
- Biosimilar medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia
- La SBR emite consenso sobre intercambiabilidad de productos de referencia y biosimilares
- Un innovador acuerdo de compra directa permite reducir drásticamente los precios de los biosimilares de adalimumab
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