Articles

Abstracted Scientific Content

Published on 23 September 2014

Pharmaceutical policy interventions in times of economic recession

Two countries that were affected by the recent economic recession in different ways, and amended their pharmaceutical policies very differently, have provided researchers with an invaluable data set pointing to...

Author(s): GaBI Journal Editor

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.049

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Interview

Published on 12 December 2014

Amgen’s move into the biosimilars market

Abstract: Biotech giant Amgen now has a biosimilars programme that includes nine different molecules. A representative from Amgen has spoken to GaBI about the company’s venture into biosimilars. Topics included...

Author(s): GaBI Journal Editor

biosimilar, naming, uptake

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.048

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Regulatory

Published on 23 September 2014

Regulation of biologicals in Malaysia

Abstract: The regulatory oversight of biologicals in Malaysia is established by the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB), Ministry of Health. At the agency, the Section on Biotechnology Product Registration exercises...

Author(s): Arpah Abas, BPharm, Yvonne Siew Khoon Khoo, BPharm (Hons) MMedSc, PhD (Pharmacology)

biologicals, evaluation, Malaysia, National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB), regulation

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.044

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Opinion

Published on 02 September 2014

Tell me the whole story: the role of product labelling in building user confidence in biosimilars in Europe

Abstract: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has led the development of biosimilar regulatory pathways globally, tailoring their approach to meet the specific and scientifically determined needs of biosimilar development. However,...

Author(s): European Biopharmaceutical Enterprises

biosimilars, EMA (European Medicines Agency), labels, PIL (product information leaflet), Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.043

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Review Article

Published on 05 September 2014

Safety assessment of biosimilars in Europe: a regulatory perspective

Abstract: Clinical safety is important during the development of a biosimilar. This paper provides an overview of the main aspects related to the safety assessment of biosimilars. The European Medicines...

Author(s): Christian K Schneider, MD, Thijs J Giezen, PharmD, PhD, MSc

biosimilar, clinical safety, immunogenicity, pharmacovigilance

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.041

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Original Research

Published on 02 September 2014

Availability and procurement conditions of originator and generic medicines in hospitals – an exploratory study in five medium-sized European countries

Aim: To explore whether medicines used in hospitals in European countries are supplied as originators or generic medicines, and to investigate the procurement conditions, including the extent of discounts at...

Author(s): Sabine Vogler, PhD, Nina Zimmermann, MA, Jan Mazag, PharmaDr

cardiovascular medicines, discounts, generics, procurement, rebates, tendering

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.040

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Pharma News

Published on 01 December 2014

Reducing the European healthcare budget with generics and biosimilars

The world market for medicinal products is expected to reach US$1 trillion in 2014. Global spending on medicines is expected to grow to nearly US$1.2 trillion by 2017 [1]. As...

Author(s): GaBI Journal Editor

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.046

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Pharma News

Published on 24 March 2014

International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations toolkit for biological and biosimilar medicines

The International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) is an alliance of over 200 patient groups that represents the interests of patients worldwide. In November 2013, IAPO published its Information and...

Author(s): GaBI Journal Editor

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.045

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Letters to the Editor

Published on 02 September 2014

Access to alternative biopharmaceuticals in low- and middle-income countries

Abstract: Alternative biopharmaceuticals could substantially improve affordability of biotherapeutics in developing countries. However, it seems that these countries need a modified regulatory pathway to guarantee timely access to these medicines....

Author(s): Professor Abdol Majid Cheraghali, PharmaD, PhD

affordability, alternative biopharmaceuticals, regulation

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.038

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Commentary

Published on 28 November 2014

Biosimilars versus ‘biobetters’—a regulator’s perspective

Abstract: The attractiveness of the biosimilar regulatory pathway is threatened by so-called biobetters. This paper provides definitions and an overview of recent developments. Submitted: 27 October 2014; Revised: 7 November...

Author(s): René Anour, DVM

biobetter, biosimilar, competition, interchangeability, regulatory pathways

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.039

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Editorial

Published on 15 December 2014

Availability and procurement of generics in hospitals among medium-sized European countries

Abstract: Dr Brian Godman reviews the paper by Vogler and co-authors on the procurement of generics or originators among European hospitals once multiple sources become available. Submitted: 28 November 2014;...

Author(s): Brian Godman, BSc, PhD

Europe, generics, hospitals, procurement

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2014.0304.037

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