A recently published literature review of biosimilar switching studies drew some pushback in the form of a letter to the editor. Though this letter may seem, on the surface, another frustrating bump in the road, it raises several new, important lines of inquiry for biosimilar makers and stakeholders to explore in future publications.
This two-part series of articles looks at how the application of new technologies around data analytics has proven beneficial for the biopharmaceutical industry and regulators alike. The first article explored how technological advancements such as use of real-time data, predictive modeling, and artificial intelligence are gaining regulators’ acceptance and enabling the more efficient development of effective drugs and treatment solutions. This article examines the current environment of collaboration in the industry, along with technologies that will open opportunities to utilize data across life science sectors, including cross sector intelligence (CSI), the convergence of information across multiple sectors, enabling intelligent data-driven decision making.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued two decisions related to inter partes review (IPR). This article will briefly introduce IPR, discuss the Supreme Court’s decisions, explain how these decisions may impact IPR and biosimilar companies, and suggest how biosimilar companies should respond.
While Amgen’s report shares payers’ broad considerations about biosimilars and the impact they’d have, Avalere’s report digs more deeply into the available data from payers to show just how biosimilars are stacking up. And, frankly speaking, I found some of the information quite concerning.
Payers are widely considered the gatekeepers to the U.S. market for biosimilars. If you can address their specific concerns related to price, contract terms, evidence, FDA designation, and other factors, they will eagerly grant you access to patient populations who are yet to reap the benefits of biosimilars. Easy, right?
In the countless moments I’ve spent scrolling through social media platforms, a few ways they’re being used by pharma companies, organizations, and patients have caught my eye. Though they aren’t all posts about biosimilars, I think they’re worth calling attention to as potential strategies for biosimilar companies.
It takes more to enter the biosimilar business than simply being a leading innovator in the biologics space. As several Pfizer experts shared, there are some integral transitions, both in mindset and in terms of practice, that need to occur to fully embrace biosimilars.
This two-part article explores the use of various tools and the emergence of intelligent solutions in the industry.The first part provides an overview of how technological advancements and data analytics are critical in enabling regulators and the life sciences industry.
This article provides insights and several solutions for biosimilar companies to engage local politicians and patients in a manner that is mutually beneficial.
A U.S. House-passed version of the Continuing Resolution (CR) threatened to remove an integral tool for biosimilar reimbursement under Medicare Part B. Though this tool (pass-through status) will remain for biosimilars, this ultimately raises questions about the importance of pass-through status and how eliminating it could impact the industry as a whole.
An easy two-step protocol to purify adenoviruses.
The more efficient your API synthesis, the lower your cost of goods. The author shares his tricks of the trade for route selection, equipment choice, manufacturing techniques, and more.
Sterile suspensions are particularly difficult to manufacture. This technical article covers factors for success, including particle size, vehicle formulation, and considerations for high-shear mixing.
In this e-book, you’ll find insight and advice from some of the industry’s top experts about current trends in biomanufacturing, modern process intensification techniques and the outlook for digital automation. We’ll explore innovative process approaches that can be applied at various scales and stages of development in hopes of providing you with a visionary guide of how to effectively manufacture your molecule.
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