Misinformation about interchangeable biosimilars undermines US health policy, physician confidence, and patient health

Author byline as per print journal: Michael S Reilly, Esq; Ralph D McKibbin, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF Abstract: The US biosimilar programme has been highly successful with 53 biosimilars approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 17 reference products. As in most advanced nations of Europe, all FDA-approved biosimilars may be substituted […]


Key factors for successful uptake of biosimilars: Europe and the US

Introduction: Biosimilars were first introduced in Europe in 2006 and then in the US in 2015. An online webinar on the successful uptake in Europe and the US was held to discuss measures taken for improving biosimilar uptake, and trends in uptake. Methods: The webinar was held by the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) […]


Improving biosimilars uptake: experience gained in Madrid, Spain

Abstract: How to improve the uptake of biosimilars is a question that many countries are finding a challenge. Researchers from the Madrid Health Service investigate how initiatives in Spain have affected biosimilars use. Submitted: 24 March 2016; Revised: 12 May 2016; Accepted: 19 May 2016; Published online first: 1 June 2016 As is the case […]


Amgen’s move into the biosimilars market

Abstract: Biotech giant Amgen now has a biosimilars programme that includes nine different molecules. A representative from Amgen has spoken to GaBI about the company’s venture into biosimilars. Topics included how to encourage the use of biosimilars and how a Japanese example of biosimilars uptake can help Europe in increasing use of biosimilars. Submitted: 25 […]