Articles

Conference Report

Published on 03 July 2012

The potential of generics policies: more room for exploitation–PPRI Conference Report

Author byline as per print journal: Sabine Vogler, PhD; Nina Zimmermann, MA Introduction: This Conference Report aims to provide an overview of key results, messages and conclusions of the Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement...

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

competition, conference, generics policies, generics uptake, medicine prices, pricing, reimbursement

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.030

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Special Report

Published on 02 July 2012

The MEDICRIME Convention: criminalising the falsification of medicines and similar crimes

Abstract:  Trade in falsified/counterfeit medical products is a growing global criminal industry, posing a major threat to patients and healthcare systems. Falsified/Counterfeit medical products circulate via unregulated channels, especially the...

Author(s): Susanne Keitel, MD

Council of Europe, counterfeit medicines, criminalization, falsified medicines, international treaty, MEDICRIME Convention

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.029

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Perspective

Published on 02 July 2012

Biosimilars in oncology: current and future perspectives

Abstract: Cancer represents a significant, and growing, burden on healthcare systems. This is driven, at least in part, by escalating cancer drug budgets. Loss of patent protection on biopharmaceuticals enables...

Author(s): Matti Aapro, MD

biosimilars, cost burden, oncology

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2013.0202.023

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Commentary

Published on 02 July 2012

Pharmacovigilance of biosimilars: challenges and possible solutions

Author byline as per print journal: Thijs J Giezen, PharmD, PhD; Sabine MJM Straus, MD, PhD Abstract:  Post-marketing surveillance is essential to detect, assess and prevent adverse reactions of chemically synthesized small...

Author(s): Sabine MJM Straus, MD, PhD, Thijs J Giezen, PharmD, PhD, MSc

biologicals, biosimilars, immunogenicity, pharmacovigilance, traceability

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.033

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Review Article

Published on 02 July 2012

Reference pricing systems in Europe: characteristics and consequences

Author byline as per print journal: Pieter Dylst, PharmD; Professor Steven Simoens, MSc, PhD; Professor Arnold G Vulto, PharmD, PhD Introduction: A reference pricing system is a system that establishes a common reimbursement level...

Author(s): Pieter Dylst, PharmD, Professor Arnold G Vulto, PharmD, PhD, FCP, Steven Simoens, MSc, PhD

Europe, generic drugs, reference pricing system, reimbursement, review

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.028

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Original Research

Published on 02 July 2012

Saving money in the European healthcare systems with biosimilars

Introduction: The use of biotechnological manufactured drugs, or biologicals, has increased massively over the past few years. Used especially in the treatment of cancer and other severe diseases, biologicals incur high...

Author(s): Robert Haustein, Christoph de Millas, Ariane Höer, MD, Professor Bertram Häussler, MD

biologicals, biosimilars, cost savings, costs, epo, Europe, G-CSF, MAB

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0103-4.036

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Editor's Letter

Published on 29 June 2012

What to look forward to in GaBI Journal, 2012, issue 2

It is my pleasure to introduce the second edition of GaBI Journalwhich contains a number of interesting articles. Professors Benjamin and Kearns present a review of advances in paediatric drug...

Author(s): Professor Philip D Walson, MD

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0102.013

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Perspective

Published on 08 May 2012

Promoting access to biosimilars: a public−private partnership model for biosimilar development in underserved populations

Author byline as per print journal: Timothy Ken Mackey1,2, MAS; Professor Bryan A Liang1,3,4, MD, JD, PhD Abstract:  Biologicals represent the future of pharmaceutical treatments and innovation. Yet, emerging and developing...

Author(s): Professor Bryan A Liang, MD, JD, PhD, Timothy Ken Mackey, MAS

biosimilars, emerging markets, follow-on biologics, global health, immunogenicity, patient safety, public−private partnerships

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0102.018

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Editorial

Published on 02 May 2012

Equal protection under the law: Children and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act

Abstract:  Four changes to the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act will markedly improve these programmes: expanded attention paid to neonatal studies, support for the...

Author(s): Professor Daniel Kelly Benjamin Jr, MD, MPH, PhD, Professor Gregory L Kearns, PharmD, PhD

Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, clinical studies, legislation, neonates, off-patent drugs

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0102.014

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Special Report

Published on 10 April 2012

The impact of pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement policies on generics uptake: implementation of policy options on generics in 29 European countries─an overview

Introduction: To describe pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement systems in 29 European countries with regard to medicines, particularly generics, and their possible impact on generics uptake. Method: Data collection on pharmaceutical pricing and...

Author(s): Sabine Vogler, PhD

generics policies, generics substitution, INN prescribing, pricing, reference pricing system, reimbursement

DOI: 10.5639/gabij.2012.0102.020

57.236 views

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