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ABOUT BIOSIMILAR MANUFACTURING
Biosimilars are considered to be low-cost substitutions for pricy, large-molecule biologics. However, biosimilars must meet the same quality, safety, and efficacy as their reference biologic. Manufacturing biosimilars requires a more complicated procedure than that of manufacturing small molecule generics. Companies manufacturing biosimilars are focused on creating a chemical structure that is as close as possible to that of the reference product. Failure rates and operational costs pose a challenge for those companies involved in manufacturing biosimilars compared to those manufacturing small molecule generics.
Small molecule generics are created using the same active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and, therefore, are chemically identical to that of the originator medicine. The manufacturing process for small molecules comprises only one-fifth of the total in-process tests required to meet Good Manufacturing Practice compared to that of biologic medicines (50 vs. 250 in-process tests). In fact, the manufacturing process for a large molecule is so complex, it cannot be duplicated by two different manufacturers, as the cells used in biologic medicines are unique to the company manufacturing each biologic.
Manufacturing a biologic consists of genetically modifying a cell, which becomes the basis for a cell line used for the production of the necessary protein for the biologic medicine. The protein is then separated from the cells and purified. Biosimilars are created from small alterations to the manufacturing process which creates a molecule that is not identical but closely resembles the reference product. While the differences in the biosimilar molecule might be slight, these changes in the manufacturing process of a biosimilar can affect the efficacy and safety of a biosimilar compared to the reference biologic. Over the past decade, the manufacturing process for proteins has become more standardized and the required technology has become increasingly accessible, leading to reductions in biosimilars production costs. As a result, a greater number of companies have begun manufacturing biosimilars, while reference brand manufacturers are setting their sights on bolstering pipelines and manufacturing biobetters to maintain market share for their soon-to-be-off-patent reference products.
BIOSIMILAR DEVELOPMENT NEWS
- Samsung Bioepis Secures US License Date For SB17, A Proposed Biosimilar To Stelara®
- Biocon Biologics Successfully Completes Integration Of Viatris' Biosimilar Business In 31 Countries In Europe
- Alvotech Announces Positive Top-Line Results From A Pharmacokinetic Study For AVT05, A Proposed Biosimilar For Simponi® And Simponi Aria®
- Bio-Thera Solutions Announces Positive Results From Phase 3 Study Of BAT2206, A Proposed Biosimilar Referencing Stelara®
- Formycon Announces EMA Submission For FYB203, A Biosimilar Candidate To Eylea (Aflibercept)