Editor's Letter

Published on 27 August 2018

What to look forward to in GaBI Journal, 2018, Issue 2

The second issue of the 2018 GaBI Journal volume is being published at a time of increasing uncertainty concerning trade, tariffs, regulations as well as international and even inter-ally co-operation. This issue contains manuscripts discussing some changes which are either being asked for, or which are already occurring, with the potential to increase the global…

Author(s): Professor Philip D Walson, MD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2018.0702.010

Original Research

Published on 21 March 2024

Budget impact analysis of a rituximab intravenous biosimilar in patients with follicular lymphoma and large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Chile

Author byline as per print journal: Tomás Abbot1, MSc; Nicolás Armijo1, MSc; Robin Piron2, PhD; Manuel Espinoza1,3, PhD Introduction: In Chile, access disparities and budget constraints affect the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients, even though therapies like rituximab are covered by the Regime of Explicit Health Guarantees. Biosimilars like Rixathon® off er a compelling alternative…

biosimilars, budget impact analysis, Chile, health system perspective, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, rituximab

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2024.1301.002

Author byline as per print journal: Michael S Reilly, Esq; Ralph D McKibbin, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF Abstract: The US biosimilar programme has been highly successful with 53 biosimilars approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 17 reference products. As in most advanced nations of Europe, all FDA-approved biosimilars may be substituted…

biosimilarity, interchangeability, misinformation, regulation, uptake

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2024.1302.009

Contents Editor’s Letter Fourth and final issue of GaBI Journal’s fourth volume Commentary Bioequivalence of narrow therapeutic index drugs and immunosuppressives Original Research Prescribing practices for biosimilars: questionnaire survey findings from physicians in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico Perspective Non-Biological Complex Drugs (NBCDs) and their follow-on versions: time for an editorial section Opinion Challenges of…

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 the European Society for Organ Transplantation Advisory Committee on generic substitution of immunosuppressive drugs Biosimilar monoclonal antibodies—challenges and opportunities in Europe Ongoing initiatives in the…

Editor's Letter

Published on 15 December 2017

Fourth and final issue of GaBI Journal’s sixth volume

Change is inevitable but often resisted, including or even especially in medicine. Hand washing is still neglected 170 years after Semmelweis’ work, misuse of antibiotics persists 72 years after Fleming warned about it, and use of generics and biosimilars remains suboptimal. This final 2017 issue of the GaBI Journal deals with many of the barriers…

Author(s): Professor Philip D Walson, MD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2017.0604.030

Editor's Letter

Published on 10 January 2018

Editor’s introduction to the initial issue of the seventh volume of GaBI Journal

There are many frustrating differences between reality and what is possible in every aspect of life, including politics, economics, science and health. This issue begins with a Commentary by Adjunct Professor Pekka Kurki about the differences between what could be versus what has been done in the European Union (EU) to reduce biological drug costs.…

Author(s): Professor Philip D Walson, MD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2018.0701.001

Contents Editor’s Letter Latest features in GaBI Journal, 2015, Issue 3 Editorial Advances in analytical characterization of biosimilars Letters to the Editor Access to safe and effective biopharmaceuticals Commentary The challenges of nomenclature – INN, biosimilars and biological qualifiers Review Article Biosimilars patent litigation in the EU and the US: a comparative strategic overview Biosimilars:…

Editor's Letter

Published on 20 May 2021

What to look forward to in GaBI Journal, 2021, Issue 2

The current pandemic has greatly amplified the already existing disparities in access to health care. Many countries are facing a lack of access to or funding to pay for the vaccines, medications, protective equipment, and supplies; even ­oxygen to deal with either COVID-19, wars, famine, and other life-threatening conditions. Patients, families and governments are all…

Author(s): Professor Philip D Walson, MD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2021.1002.005

Contents Editor’s Letter Fourth and final issue of GaBI Journal’s sixth volume Letters to the Editor Clear naming, traceability of biological medicines will protect patients Comment on the non-biological complex drugs paper Commentary Global policies on pharmacy-mediated substitution of biosimilars: a summary Original Research Pharmacy-mediated substitution of biosimilars – a global survey benchmarking country substitution…

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 approval pathway based on a full comparability exercise? Letters to the Editor Legislative efforts to limit prescription information sharing between patients and healthcare providers represent…

Contents Editor’s Letter Fourth and final issue of GaBI Journal’s fifth volume Editorial Physicians, Hippocrates and biosimilars: applying ancient principles in a modern society Original Research Naming and labelling of biologicals – the perspective of hospital and retail pharmacists Assessment of active pharmaceutical ingredients in drug registration procedures in Pakistan: implications for the future Review…