Rising costs of biologicals: effective cost-containment does not please all stakeholders

Abstract: Rieger and Holland provided a report of a stakeholder meeting dealing with the biosimilar uptake in Australia. The proposed policy measures reported may not have a dramatic effect on the biosimilar uptake. From the scientific and medical point of view, the biotech industry has developed wonderful medicines for treating chronic and life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, […]


Biosimilar trial failed? Investors get their money back: a new insurance model redefines clinical trial financing

Abstract: A new insurance-backed financing model for biosimilars uses AI-powered underwriting to cover clinical trial costs if they fail. This reduces risk, improves capital access, and minimizes equity dilution for developers. Introduction Developing biosimilars has always involved a complex calculus of risk, capital, and time. Now, a newly launched insurance-backed financing model could dramatically change […]