Articles

Original Research

Published on 16 December 2014

Payer and physician evidence and discount requirements for biosimilars in three Latin American countries

Study objectives: In Latin America, many governments have attempted to address biosimilar safety and efficacy concerns by developing abbreviated regulatory pathways to increase access while controlling quality. This study explores...

Author(s): André Vidal Pinheiro, PhD, Associate Professor Valderilio Feijó Azevedo, MD, PhD, MSc, Daniele Severi Bruni, MPhil, Ronald Halbert, MD, MPH, Erik Sandorff, MA, MBA

biosimilar pharmaceuticals, discounts, drug industry, Latin America, prescribing

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2015.0401.005

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Commentary

Published on 16 December 2014

The EU regulatory approach to generics and biosimilars is essentially similar

Abstract: Notwithstanding the scientific and regulatory differences between generic and biosimilar medicines, the European Medicines Agency/Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has consistently applied a ‘same active substance’ approach...

Author(s): Barbara J van Zwieten-Boot, Marcel Hoefnagel, Peter MJM Jongen, R Martijn van der Plas

active substance, biosimilar, EMA, Europe, guidelines, regulatory

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2015.0401.004

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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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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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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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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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Published on 04 November 2014

2014/3 GaBI Journal Table of Contents

Contents Editor’s Letter Latest features in GaBI Journal, 2014, Issue 3 Editorial Regional regulatory processes for the approval of biosimilars; differences and similarities Original Research Barriers to market uptake of...

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Published on 22 October 2014

2014/2 GaBI Journal Table of Contents

Contents Editor's Letter What to look forward to in GaBI Journal, 2014, Issue 2 Editorial Complex molecules – current developments Commentary Defining and characterizing nonbiological complex drugs (NBCDs) – Is...

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Published on 22 October 2014

2014/1 GaBI Journal Table of Contents

Contents Editor's Letter Editor’s introduction to the initial issue of the third volume of GaBI Journal Editorial Drug shortages hit US oncologists hard Letters to the Editor Common or distinct...

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Published on 22 October 2014

2013/4 GaBI Journal Table of Contents

Contents Editor's Letter GaBI Journal publishes four issues in 2013 Editorial Suggested evaluation of biological drugs role for WHO – Editor’s response Do low- to middle-income countries need a biosimilar...

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Published on 22 October 2014

2013/3 GaBI Journal Table of Contents

Contents Editor's Letter Latest features in GaBI Journal, 2013, Issue 3 Editorial Italy’s final position paper on biosimilars and new price and reimbursement pathway Commentary Commentary on the recommendations of...

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