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STAT+: As Humira biosimilars take over the market, CVS has created a new ploy: the drug ‘rebate credit’

STAT

One such case occurred last year, when a wave of Humira biosimilars entered the market and drug companies slashed the list prices of their insulin products. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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ASBM Comments Urge EMA Not to Abandon Clinical Data in Biosimilar Approvals

Safe Biologics

From ASBM’s comments: We believe that clinical data, including comparative effectiveness studies (CES), have played a critical role in building physician and patient confidence in biosimilars and should continue to be required for complex biosimilars such as monoclonal antibodies.

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ASBM Physician Survey on Interchangeable Biosimilars Finds Support for Maintaining Current Standards

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Physicians Overwhelmingly Support Current FDA Data Standards, Switching Studies for Interchangeable Biosimilars; Oppose Pharmacy Substitution of Non-Interchangeable Biosimilars FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 4, 2024 Arlington, VA- U.S. physicians. In the U.S. In the U.S.

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2022 WHO Biosimilar Guideline improves access, IGBA says

European Pharmaceutical Review

The International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA)’s new whitepaper Embracing Science with Confidence: Adopting the Revised 2022 WHO Biosimilars Guideline suggests how the guideline provides great opportunity to revaluate how regulatory requirements can better advance biosimilar access.

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EMA Seeks Public Comment on Re-evaluating the Need for Clinical Safety and Efficacy Data in Biosimilar Development

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The CHMP recognizes that there may be the potential to waive certain clinical data requirements even for complex biosimilars such as mAbs based on solid evidence of quality comparability.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo targeting compounded obesity drugs, an Amgen ‘at risk’ launch, and more

STAT

Amgen will launch its biosimilar version of a blockbuster Regeneron Pharmaceutical drug for an eye disease following a U.S. The FDA still has to make a decision on whether to officially place semaglutide on the lists. Novo has repeatedly argued that compounded products are risky, stressing that they are not approved by the FDA.

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FDA Asks for Input on Guidance Documents for Biosimilar Product Development

PharmaTech

The questions come as FDA is revisiting best practices for advancing the development of new biosimilar products under the terms of its updated Biosimilars Action Plan.