Biosimilars in oncology: beyond regulation—building confidence through evidence and dialogue

Abstract: This editorial discusses systemic barriers limiting oncology biosimilar adoption in Chile and Latin America, emphasizing trust, education, and coordinated policy actions to strengthen value, equity, and confidence in biosimilars. The manuscript by Paredes-Fernández and Lenz-Alcayaga [1] addresses a key but often neglected question in Latin America: why have biosimilars, despite their proven safety, efficacy, […]


A patient-centred paradigm for the biosimilars market

Abstract: The advent of similar biological medicinal products or ‘biosimilars’ in Europe in the 2000s has led to development of a global biosimilars market and regulatory frameworks designed specifically for approval of biosimilars. Like originator biologicals, biosimilars exhibit greater molecular complexity than small-molecule drugs, including generics. Current estimates suggest that biosimilars are more expensive and […]