Safe Biologics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The guidance removed the interchangeability statement from the product label/package insert of interchangeable biosimilars. state law, only interchangeable biosimilars may be substituted by a pharmacist without contacting the prescriber. The agency has approved 44 biosimilar products, including seven interchangeable biosimilars.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 24, 2022

Amgen has reported positive phase 3 results with its biosimilar version of AstraZeneca/Alexion’s blockbuster rare disease drug Soliris, setting up a regulatory filing with the FDA. The safety and immunogenicity profile of the biosimilar was also comparable to Alexion’s drug, said Amgen.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

MAY 30, 2023

The European Commission (EC) has granted a marketing authorisation for EPYSQLI , a biosimilar to Soliris (eculizumab) for adults and children patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH). Why is the EC’s approval of biosimilar EPYSQLI significant? This indicated EPYSQLI was bioequivalent to reference eculizumab. Jang et al.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

MARCH 6, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first and only FDA-approved denosumab biosimilars, to treat all indications of the reference medicines. The FDA noted that its decision for the biosimilars is based on clinical study data, which showed no clinically meaningful differences from the reference medicines.

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Drug Channels

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Since I published the article below in July 2023 , there have been three notable market develpoments: IQVIA has reported that as as of mid-2023, there was almost no adoption of Amgen's Amjevita, the first Humira biosimilar. Boehringer-Ingelheim launched an unbranded, low WAC version of its interchangeable biosimilar.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The draft guidance document discusses the development of labeling for proposed biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars for submission under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act.

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PharmaTech

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The draft guidance document discusses the development of labeling for proposed biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars for submission under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act.

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Big Molecule Watch

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Last week, FDA released a draft guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products ” (“2023 Draft Guidance”) that—when finalized—will revise and replace its July 2018 final guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar Products.”

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Curl up with your favorite pumpkin-spiced blog and savor these acorns that we’ve squirrelled away for you: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines gives a peek inside its $43 billion gross-to-net bubble Optum Rx joins the private label biosimilar bandwagon Biosimilars boom for provider-administered drugs Fresh evidence of how copay accumulators (..)

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

CVS Health has finally revealed its strategy for biosimilars of AbbVie’s Humira. Rather than announce multiple biosimilars for its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) formulary, the company will instead launch Cordavis, a new subsidiary that will market a private label, low-list-price version of Sandoz’ Hyrimoz.

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Drug Channels

AUGUST 16, 2024

Benjamin reviews the growing trend of PBMs vertically integrating into the production of biosimilars. The findings shed light on payers' view of biosimilar conpetition, contracting challenges, and other issues. Click here to learn more about MMIT’s Custom Market Research offering for biosimilar manufacturers.

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Drug Channels

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One update: CVS Caremark's 2024 formulary for patient-administered autoimmune products prefers: Humira Hyrimoz (the high WAC Sandoz biosimilar) adalimumab-adaz (the unbranded, low WAC Sandoz biosimilar) Perhaps coincidentally, Sandoz products are marketed by Cordavis, the new business described in today's rerun.

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Safe Biologics

DECEMBER 3, 2023

ASBM and GaBI Webinar Examines Policy Challenges to Interchangeable Biosimilars On November 30, ASBM and the Generics and Biosimilars Initiative (GaBI) hosted I nterchangeable Designation for Biosimilars- Ensuring Continuity of Patient Care: Upholding Interchangeability Status for Biosimilars.

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Curl up with your favorite pumpkin-spiced blog and savor these acorns that we’ve squirrelled away for you: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines gives a peek inside its $43 billion gross-to-net bubble Optum Rx joins the private label biosimilar bandwagon Biosimilars boom for provider-administered drugs Fresh evidence of how copay accumulators (..)

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MAY 11, 2023

GSK skinny label case , the U.S. Specifically, the Government explained, “[t]he section viii pathway cannot function properly if FDA and generic manufacturers cannot rely on an NDA holder’s representations to the agency regarding which portions of the brand-name drug’s labeling teach patented methods of use.”

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Humira biosimilar market just took another step forward—but remains far from its ideal state. Last week, Cigna’s Express Scripts announced that it that will follow CVS Health’s CVS Caremark business and remove Humira from its largest commercial formulary in favor of multiple biosimilars.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

APRIL 2, 2024

In the first category, FDA asks Congress to amend the FDCA to require drug manufacturers to disclose full information about the name and quantity of inactive ingredients in product labeling and permit FDA to disclose to generic sponsors the names and amounts of such inactive ingredients.

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Safe Biologics

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

6 “The Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act”, which would prevent the HHS Secretary from requiring switching studies in order for a biosimilar to be deemed “interchangeable” Under U.S. state law, only biosimilars which are interchangeable may be substituted by a pharmacist without contacting the prescriber.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

MAY 3, 2024

Per the US strategic partnership agreement, the adalimumab high-concentration interchangeable biosimilar will be distributed under the Quallent Pharmaceuticals private label.

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Big Molecule Watch

MAY 3, 2024

The updated guidance includes information on the general requirements for the content of FDA-regulated promotional communications about reference or biosimilar products and provides some examples to illustrate the FDA’s current recommendations for addressing reference, biosimilar, and interchangeable biosimilar products in product promotion.

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Safe Biologics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

prescribers have high confidence in the safety and efficacy of biosimilars, a majority (58%) oppose third-party switching of a patient’s biologic medicine for non-medical (e.g. state law, only biosimilars which are interchangeable may be substituted by a pharmacist without contacting the prescriber. and worldwide.”

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Sandoz biosimilar, Tyruko, was approved by the US FDA for all labelled indications of Tysabri based on Phase I and III data.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

APRIL 25, 2024

This Revised Draft Guidance provides considerations for manufacturers, packers or distributors (dubbed “firms”) of prescription biological reference products, biosimilar products, and interchangeable biosimilar products presenting data and information about such products in promotional materials in a truthful and non-misleading way.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 3, 2022

The US FDA has approved a new biosimilar of Roche and Novartis’ blockbuster ophthalmology therapy Lucentis – Coherus BioSciences’ Cimerli – which its developer claims is the first to be fully interchangeable with the originator product. The post Pressure rises on Lucentis, as Coherus biosimilar gets FDA nod appeared first on.

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Safe Biologics

JUNE 6, 2024

Executive Director Michael Reilly also attended the conference, where he met with representatives of the cancer community and discussed the IRA’s likely negative impacts on cancer drug research and development, biosimilar competition, and patient access to new innovative therapies. View the resource guide here.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MARCH 5, 2024

Many individual states have pursued some type of legislation to restrict the use of traditional meat terminology for the labeling of APPs. Many states have proposed but failed to enact legislation regulating the labeling of APPs, in some cases due to concerns of potential legal challenges based on federal preemption claims.

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Big Molecule Watch

AUGUST 24, 2023

In continuation of Goodwin’s previous webinar series concerning biosimilars, Big Molecule Watch is launching the 2023-2024 webinar series , which will dive deep into some of the key topics pertaining to this burgeoning industry and corresponding area of law. The post Biosimilars Webinar Series appeared first on Big Molecule Watch.

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Big Molecule Watch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Developing and successfully commercializing a biosimilar is a complex and expensive process. Topics that will be covered include the 271(e) Safe Harbor, peremptory challenges, labelling and timing considerations, and competitive intelligence. Click here to register for the webinar. Click here to register for the webinar.

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Big Molecule Watch

MAY 20, 2024

Earlier this month, FDA approved Boehringer Ingelheim’s high-concentration (100 mg/mL), citrate-free formulation, CYLTEZO (adalimumab-adbm), a biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab). CYLTEZO was first approved in the US in 2017 and later approved in the US as an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira in October 2021.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Biosimilar competition to AbbVie’s big-selling Humira drug in the US has just been ratcheted up by the FDA approval of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cyltezo – which can be substituted for the reference drug without any prescriber intervention. The post FDA clears first “interchangeable” Humira biosimilar appeared first on.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Biosimilars and Complex Generics The rise of biosimilars and complex generics is changing the dynamics of market exclusivity. Staying informed about future trends, such as biosimilars and personalized medicine, is crucial for adapting strategies.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

AUGUST 21, 2023

Livornese — I saw the sign…and the answer is no—FDA-approved labeling apparently is not enough under state failure-to-warn laws, according to certain courts. A recent state law failure-to-warn case in the SDNY makes that very point.

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Big Molecule Watch

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleging infringement of 15 patents under the BPCIA based on DRL’s submission of an aBLA for DRL_RI, a proposed biosimilar of RITUXAN (rituximab) and DRL’s provision of Notice of Commercial Marketing with respect to the same. Stay tuned to Big Molecule Watch for more updates on this litigation.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MAY 23, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft update to its Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) for FDA staff on the Agency’s enforcement of major food allergen labeling and cross-contact. The draft CPG directs FDA field staff to examine possible food product adulteration due to labeling related to allergen cross-contact.

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Big Molecule Watch

JUNE 7, 2024

FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilars to EYLEA (aflibercept) to treat macular degeneration and other eye conditions Regeneron’s regulatory exclusivity for EYLEA expired on May 18, 2024. s OPUVIZ (aflibercept-yszy) as interchangeable biosimilars to Regeneron Pharmaceutical, Inc.’s and Biocon Biologics, Inc.’s

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

AUGUST 17, 2023

Vanda requested that FDA revoke the approval of Apotex’s and Teva’s generic versions of Hetlioz on the grounds that the generic tasimelteon products did not meet the statutory “same labeling” requirement for generic drugs found in 21 U.S.C. § Vanda’s Hetlioz was, in fact, the first FDA-approved drug product to include braille labeling.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

MAY 23, 2023

We previously noted that “ the skinny label may be dead ” and, while we still can’t be sure if it’s truly gone (but not forgotten), we now know that the Supreme Court won’t hear this case at this time. So, while the skinny label may not actually be dead, there will certainly be a reluctance to use it.

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