Articles

Published on 14 November 2012

Austria could save Euros 256 million by using more generics

A recent study by IMS Health Austria (IMS) revealed that in Austria healthcare payers could have saved more than a quarter billion Euros during 2011 if physicians would have prescribed...

Author(s): Christoph Baumgärtel, MD, MSc

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.038

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Letters to the Editor

Published on 12 November 2012

The ethics of biosimilars

Abstract:  Comment on the Letters to the Editor by Dr Carlo Petrini: A bioethicist’s view of the use of biosimilars, published in GaBI Journal, 2012, issue 3-4. Submitted: 9 November 2012; Revised: 12...

Author(s): Christian K Schneider, MD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0201.001

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Conference Report

Published on 12 November 2012

Recent trends and special topics in new drug review in PMDA

Abstract: The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) is Japan’s regulatory agency, which works together with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. At the 24th Drug Information Association Annual...

Author(s): Toshiki Sugita, PhD

approval review, global clinical trials, Japanese regulatory authority, PMDA, prior assessment consultation

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0202.024

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For Patients

Published on 19 October 2012

IAPO launched the Patient-Centred Healthcare Indicators Review

Submitted: 9 January 2013; Revised: 11 January 2013; Accepted: 15 January 2013; Published online first: 22 January 2013 In October 2012, the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) launched its final Patient-Centred Healthcare Indicators Review and accompanying...

Author(s): Yasemin Dil

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0201.005

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Review Article

Published on 19 October 2012

Assessing biosimilarity and interchangeability of biosimilar products under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act

Author byline as per print journal: Professor Shein-Chung Chow, PhD, Christine Ju, MSc Abstract: Biological (large molecule) drug products are made via living systems and are complex and variable in nature....

bioequivalence, biosimilarity, BPCIA, follow-on biologics, interchangeability

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0201.004

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Commentary

Published on 11 October 2012

The case for biosimilars–a payer’s perspective

Abstract:  Biosimilars have the potential for making savings in healthcare costs, and with resource allocation, if competition is permitted at the level of treatment induction. Submitted: 24 August 2012; Revised: 17 January 2013; Accepted: 4...

Author(s): Gustaf Befrits

biosimilar pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, EU, healthcare financing, substitution, Sweden

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0201.009

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Review Article

Published on 11 October 2012

Biosimilars in the European market

Author byline as per print journal: Professor Joan Rovira, PhD; Leandro Lindner, BSc; Emmanuel Giménez, BSc; Professor Jaime Espín, PhD; Antonio Olry de Labry, PhD; Leticia García, BSc Introduction and...

Author(s): Antonio Olry de Labry, PhD, Emmanuel Giménez, BSc, Leandro Lindner, BSc, Leticia García, BSc, Professor Jaime Espín, PhD, Professor Joan Rovira, PhD

biosimilars, European Union, market dynamics

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0201.012

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Perspective

Published on 11 October 2012

Why bioequivalence and unconditional interchangeability of generic drugs are not the same

Abstract: The patents for a number of cornerstone immunosuppressive drugs used in the field of solid organ transplantation have expired. Generic formulations are now available and several professional societies and...

Author(s): Professor Teun van Gelder, MD, PhD

bioequivalence, generics substitution, immunosuppression, transplantation

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0202.020

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Letters to the Editor

Published on 11 October 2012

A clinician’s view of the ethics of the use of biosimilars

Abstract:  Comment on the Letters to the Editor by Dr Carlo Petrini: A bioethicist’s view of the use of biosimilars Submitted: 8 October 2012; Revised: 9 October 2012; Accepted: 9 October 2012;...

Author(s): Dr Kalle Hoppu

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.035

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Letters to the Editor

Published on 11 October 2012

A bioethicist’s view of the use of biosimilars

Abstract:  In recognition of the many ethically sensitive issues raised by the production and use of biosimilar medicinal products, the author imagines having to answer the non-multiple choice question ‘From...

Author(s): Carlo Petrini, PhD

bioethics, drugs, ethics committees, legislation, risk, safety

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.034

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Regulatory

Published on 20 August 2012

PMDA update: the current situation and future directions

Abstract: The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) is a Japanese drug regulatory agency, sharing responsibilities with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Its mission is to protect the...

Author(s): Yuki Ando, BA, Toshiyoshi Tominaga, PhD, Tatsuya Kondo, MD, PhD

approval review, international strategy, Japanese regulatory authority, PMDA, regulatory science, safety measure

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0201.013

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