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Interchangeability of biosimilars in the EU – the industry impact

European Pharmaceutical Review

A biosimilar is a biological medicine ‘similar’ to another biological medicine already approved in the EU (the ‘reference medicine’). 1 However, as most biosimilars are developed by means of a complex biotechnological process in living organisms, this inevitably leads to differences between the biosimilar and the reference product.

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Psychedelic medicines: are they gaining traction in Europe?

European Pharmaceutical Review

For example, the relaxed attitude towards cannabis in the Netherlands is well-known and Portugal has decriminalised the possession and consumption of all illicit substances since 2001. She has specialist expertise in patent litigation across both the telecommunications sector as well as pharmaceutical innovator and biosimilar sectors.

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EU pharmaceutical legislation revisions: what are the implications for biopharma?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Changes to regulatory data protection periods are of particular interest to biopharma” Changes to regulatory data protection (RDP) periods are of particular interest to biopharma (originators and generic / biosimilar manufacturers). By contrast, orphan drugs could become less profitable, more risky investments. Internet] 2023.

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Botanical drugs – what is the best way forward for regulatory and market approval?

European Pharmaceutical Review

4,6 Five patent issues that European biosimilar developers should consider before entering the US market Quality control of the botanical drug substances was one of the critical factors that led to barricades during the development of Veregen and Mytesi. 13 Currently, over 350 herbal remedies have been granted a THR licence. 2012/1916).

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Sweeping changes in leaked EU pharma law draft reignite profit vs access conflict

Pharmaceutical Technology

He pointed out that Europe was the first region to approve biosimilars. “The products that are authorised in EU are largely the same as other regions,” argued European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety Florian Schmidt, during the same online event. You can compare timelines.

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Join Us for an HP&M Webinar – Demystifying DEA Inspections: Accountability Audits, Mirror Reviews and Mock Inspections (Wednesday, May 24: 12:00-12:45)

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Before joining HP&M in 2001, Mr. Houck conducted numerous scheduled cyclic and targeted inspections and investigations as a DEA Diversion Investigator in the field for ten years. Registrants are far from powerless when DEA investigators inspect their controlled substance operations.

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2021 market access prospects for Italy

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It’s a change from the 2001 decree that has been in place. A push for biosimilars. 2021 will see simplified requirements for biosimilars being implemented. Companies can let AIFA know about biosimilars coming to market giving 30 days notice from the end of the originator patent. Lower paybacks possible.