Physicians should become aware of potential differences between biopharmaceuticals (biologicals) and their generic versions (called biosimilars in the EU and follow-on protein products in the US) that will soon enter the market, and that the impact on safety and efficacy is critical for patient safety. “Healthcare professionals need to understand the critical issues surrounding the use of biosimilars to make informed treatment decisions”, states Professor Huub Schellekens in Biosimilar therapeutics – what do we need to consider in NDT Plus. 2009;2(Suppl 1):i27-i36.
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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
- 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
- Dr Reddy's launches bevacizumab biosimilar Versavo in the UK
Investigación
- 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
- ANVISA's role in biosimilar medicine regulation and innovation promotion
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