Barriers to expanding biosimilars in oncological indications in Chile: A value-chain approach to understand visions and propose recommendations for improving value proposition

Introduction and Study Objectives: Despite their well-established potential to reduce healthcare expenditures, biosimilars have not achieved widespread adoption in Chile, particularly in oncology. The lack of regulatory incentives and reimbursement frameworks only partially explains this phenomenon. This study aims to identify key barriers to biosimilar adoption in the Chilean healthcare system and propose strategic recommendations […]


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 February 2013; Published online first: 13 February 2013 The last decade or so has seen the introduction of many truly innovative biological pharmaceuticals that have had a […]