Articles

Regulatory

Published on 26 May 2020

Pelmeg®, a biosimilar pegfilgrastim developed in the context of evolving regulatory guidelines

Author byline as per print journal: Karsten Roth, PhD; Hendrik Wessels, PhD; Josef Höfler, PhD; Ulrike Scholz, PhD; Dirk Lehnick, PhD Abstract: Pelmeg® is a biosimilar pegfilgrastim, which obtained European...

Author(s): Dirk Lehnick, PhD, Hendrik Wessels, PhD, Josef Höfler, PhD, Karsten Roth, PhD, Ulrike Scholz, PhD

biosimilar, filgrastim, Neulasta®, pegfilgrastim, Pelmeg®, targeted development

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0903.021

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Original Research

Published on 03 August 2020

Systematic analysis of injection-site pain and reactions caused by subcutaneous administration of the adalimumab biosimilar FKB327 versus the adalimumab reference product via different delivery methods

Author byline as per print journal: Rieke Alten1, MD, PhD; Herbert Kellner2, MD; Malcolm Boyce3, MD; Takuma Yonemura4, MD; Takahiro Ito5, MSc; Mark C Genovese6, MD Introduction/Study objectives: FKB327 is...

adalimumab, anti-TNF therapy, biosimilars, clinical trials, injection-site pain, rheumatoid arthritis

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0903.019

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Original Research

Published on 07 July 2020

Qualitative survey-based evaluation of operability and convenience for the etanercept biosimilar YLB113 in a unique injection pen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Author byline as per print journal: Toshihiko Hibino1, MD; Tomohiko Yoshida2, MD, PhD; Akira Sagawa3, MD, PhD; Ikuko Masuda4, MD, PhD; Takaaki Fukuda5, MD Introduction/Study objective: Needle fear is common...

etanercept, injection pen, needle fear, rheumatoid arthritis, usability, YLB113

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0903.018

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Commentary

Published on 07 July 2020

Quality standards for biopharmaceuticals: the importance of good manufacturing practice

Abstract: Regulatory standards for recombinant DNA (rDNA)-derived medicinal products put in place over 40 years ago provided a framework for moving forward with novel biotechnologies and biosimilars leading to their...

Author(s): Elwyn Griffiths, DSc, PhD

ASEAN, biologicals, biosimilars, GMP, regulatory harmonization

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0903.017

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Editor's Letter

Published on 22 September 2020

Latest features in GaBI Journal, 2020, Issue 3

The Commentary in this issue of the GaBI Journal by Dr Elwyn Griffiths discusses the need for more global harmonization of regulatory approaches to biological medicines. Dr Griffiths refers to...

Author(s): Professor Philip D Walson, MD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0903.016

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Special Report

Published on 29 April 2020

Clinical trials for trastuzumab biosimilars

Abstract: Clinical trials must demonstrate biosimilarity for regulatory marketing approval to be granted. The GaBI Journal has conducted a search for clinical trials that have been, or are being, carried...

Author(s): GaBI Journal Editor

biosimilar, clinical trials, trastuzumab

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0902.014

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Legal

Published on 21 August 2019

Policy recommendations for a sustainable biosimilars market: lessons from Europe

Author byline as per print journal: Professor Philip J Schneider1, MS, FASHP, FASPEN, FFIP; Michael S Reilly2, Esq Abstract: Approximately 25% of all new medicines approved in recent years and...

Author(s): Michael S Reilly, Esq, Professor Philip J Schneider, MS, FASHP, FASPEN, FFIP

biologicals/biosimilars, competition, patients, procurement, substitution, sustainability

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0902.013

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Research News

Published on 27 February 2020

Poor traceability of biologicals in UK ADR reporting indicates the need for improvements to ensure patient safety

Submitted: 27 January 2020; Revised: 29 January 2020; Accepted: 29 January 2020; Published online first: 25 February 2020 Biological medical products (biologicals) are derived from living cells or organisms. Due to...

Author(s): Kevin Klein, PhD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0902.012

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Review Article

Published on 25 March 2020

Current trends for biosimilars in the Latin American market

Author byline as per print journal: Esteban Ortiz-Prado1,2, MD, MSc, MPH, PhD; Jorge Ponce-Zea3, MSc; Jorge E Vasconez1, MD; Diana Castillo,1, MD; Diana C Checa-Jaramillo1, MD; Nathalia Rodrí­guez-Burneo1, MD; Felipe...

biologicals, biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars, Latin America

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0902.011

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Review Article

Published on 26 May 2020

Global challenges in the manufacture, regulation and international harmonization of GMP and quality standards for biopharmaceuticals

Author byline as per print journal: Adjunct Associate Professor Sia Chong Hock, BSc (Pharm), MSc; Associate Professor Sia Ming Kian, BSc (Pharm) (Hons); Chan Lai Wah, BSc (Pharm) (Hons), PhD...

Author(s): Adjunct Associate Professor Sia Chong Hock, BSc (Pharm), MSc, Associate Professor Chan Lai Wah, BSc (Pharm) (Hon), PhD, Sia Ming Kian, BSc (Pharm) (Hons)

ASEAN, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, good manufacturing practice, harmonization, regulatory guidelines

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0902.010

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Commentary

Published on 18 March 2020

Importance of the determination of the higher order structure in the in-use stability studies of biopharmaceuticals

Abstract: Knowledge of the higher order structure of proteins is important in biopharmacological studies, such as in biosimilar comparability studies. This paper describes the analytical methods available to determine higher...

Author(s): Professor Alain Astier, PharmD, PhD

analysis, biosimilar, protein, spectroscopy, structure

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2020.0902.009

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