Samsung seeks 'interchangeable' label for Humira biosimilar
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AUGUST 2, 2023
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AUGUST 2, 2023
Samsung seeks 'interchangeable' label for Humira biosimilar Phil.Taylor Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:37 Bookmark this
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AUGUST 25, 2023
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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.
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.
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.”
Pharmaceutical Technology
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Starting in January, multiple biosimilars of AbbVie’s blockbuster drug Humira are set to flood the US pharmaceutical market. The arrival of Humira biosimilars is expected to provide cost-effective alternatives to the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biologic, but their eventual position on the market remains to be seen.
Drug Channels
OCTOBER 3, 2023
This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I put the finishing touches on our new 2023-24 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. CVS Health launched Cordavis, a new subsidiary that will market a private label, low-list-price version of Sandoz’ Hyrimoz. The Humira biosimilar market has arrived!
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Last week, FDA released a draft guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products ” (“2023 Draft Guidance”) that—when finalized—will revise and replace its July 2018 final guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar Products.”
Drug Channels
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Click here to see the original post from September 2023. CVS Health has finally revealed its strategy for biosimilars of AbbVie’s Humira. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for Friday’s Drug Channels Outlook 2024 live video webinar.
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.
PharmaShots
APRIL 5, 2023
neovascular (wet) AMD Additionally, the availability of Byooviz could enable more patients to access this type of vision-saving therapy as it brings a sustainable and cost-effective anti-VEGF treatment to Canadian vision care Byooviz was approved in Canada for the treatment of multiple eye disorders.
Big Molecule Watch
DECEMBER 28, 2023
According to PWC , “2023 was a reasonably strong year for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector with both deal value and volume of M&A close to pre-pandemic levels.” Below is a recap of the top M&A deals in 2023 that focus on biologics and biosimilars and were covered on the Big Molecule Watch.
PharmaShots
MARCH 1, 2023
In preclinical studies, HLX15 is highly similar to daratumumab Amgen Launches First Humira (adalimumab) Biosimilar Amjevita in the US Date- February 01, 2023 Product: Amjevita The company has launched Amjevita (adalimumab), the first biosimilar referencing blockbuster drug Humira on the US market for certain serious inflammatory diseases.
Big Molecule Watch
JANUARY 25, 2024
As we kick off 2024, we reflect on regulatory developments in the biologics and biosimilars space in 2023. Below are some of the top regulatory developments from 2023. WEZLANA is the first product to be approved as a biosimilar to STELARA.
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.
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.
Big Molecule Watch
MARCH 27, 2023
On March 20, 2023, Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (“ Coya ”) announced a worldwide agreement with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (“Dr. Reddy’s”) to license Dr. Reddy’s proposed biosimilar abatacept for the development and commercialization of COYA 302 for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Safe Biologics
MARCH 21, 2024
On March 19th, ASBM presented to the World Health Organization International Nonpropretary Names (INN) Expert Group at the 78th Consultation on International Non-proprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN), held in Geneva, Switzerland on October 18th, 2023. and Advisory Board Chair Philip Schneider, MS, FASHP.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
MARCH 27, 2023
Such codes need to be placed on device labels and packages to allow devices to be easily identified and tracked throughout their lifecycle, except where the rule provided for an exception or alternative. So, what is special about September 24, 2023? Devices can have both a UPC code and a UDI on their label and package.
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.
European Pharmaceutical Review
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In Q1 2023, the European Commission (EC) announced proposed changes to EU pharmaceutical legislation. 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).
PharmaShots
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
4D Molecular Therapeutics Receives the US FDA’s IND Clearance of 4D-150 for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema Date: Feb 03, 2023 | Tags: 4D Molecular Therapeutics, 4D-150, Diabetic Macular Edema, Regulatory, US, FDA, IND AstraZeneca and Amgen Receive the US FDA’s Approval of Tezspire (tezepelumab) for the Treatment of Severe Asthma (..)
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
AUGUST 17, 2023
Tobolowsky — In January 2023, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. FDA-2023-P-0313 and FDA-2023-P-0344 ) regarding its product Hetlioz (tasimelteon). a)(8)(iv), interpret these provisions to also allow changes due to an aspect of labeling protected by patent or exclusivity. 355(j)(2)(A)(v). 355(j)(2)(A)(v).
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
MARCH 24, 2025
Houck In August 2023, the U.S. If rescheduled to schedule III, marijuana businesses would be required to obtain DEA registrations, take initial and biennial inventories of marijuana on-hand, maintain transaction records, file theft and significant loss reports, and label and secure products appropriately. By Larry K.
PharmaShots
MARCH 17, 2023
5-Adapted Bivalent Booster to Treat COVID-19 in Children ≤5 Years Date: Mar 15, 2023 | Tags: Pfizer, BioNTech, Omicron BA.4/BA.5-Adapted 5-Adapted Bivalent Booster to Treat COVID-19 in Children ≤5 Years Date: Mar 15, 2023 | Tags: Pfizer, BioNTech, Omicron BA.4/BA.5-Adapted
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
JULY 6, 2023
We now see that the proposed rule to “harmonize and modernize” the QSR with ISO13485:2016, creating the new QMSR, is on the Spring 2023 Unified Agenda (see here ). In fact, the priority designation for the final rule is labeled as “economically significant.” According to the Unified Agenda, the proposed rule is in the final rule stage.
Big Molecule Watch
JANUARY 10, 2025
As 2025 begins, we would like to reflect on last years regulatory developments in the biologics and biosimilars space. There were also 18 FDA approvals of biosimilar products , including 6 ustekinumab biosimilars and 5 aflibercept biosimilars in 2024 alone. Here are some of the top regulatory developments from 2024.
European Pharmaceutical Review
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
1 Used to treat a range of chronic diseases (eg, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, haemophilia, etc), it is projected that the sales of biologics will rise from $380 billion in 2022 to $416 billion in 2023, and to almost $600 billion in 2027. This trial is anticipated to begin in the second half of 2023.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
APRIL 25, 2023
This provision became effective as of March 29, 2023. It will become part of the “refuse to accept” (RTA) checklist on October 1, 2023. Timeline Section 524B became effective on March 29, 2023. Until this deadline, FDA generally intends not to issue RTA decisions based solely on the information required by section 524B.
Big Molecule Watch
JUNE 29, 2023
As we previously reported , Biogen sued Sandoz and Polpharma (“Defendants”) in a BPCIA litigation related to Defendants’ natalizumab biosimilar. Oral argument was held on May 17, 2023. On June 27, 2023, the Court filed a redacted version of its order.
Big Molecule Watch
JULY 22, 2024
In 2023, the FTC issued supplemental Orders to three additional PBM-affiliated entities. pharmacies in 2023, demonstrating this horizontal consolidation. All of the top six PBMs are vertically integrated, meaning PBMs are operating in a system that includes the drug private labeler all the way down to the pharmacy and health insurer.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
According to the latest MDUFA performance report , only 25% of 513(g)s in fiscal year 2023 met the 60-day statutory time frame. Provided that a brief device description, clear intended use, and list or picture of all labeling claims are made, FDA aims to review the information and provide a response generally within 7 days.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The long-awaited final rule, which we last discussed in a July 2023 blog post and have tracked in our March 2023 and March 2022 posts, aims to harmonize quality management system requirements for medical devices with requirements set forth by other regulatory authorities around the world. Notably, Part 820 will look different.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
AUGUST 13, 2023
In the case of contract manufacturers, either the contract manufacturer or the person whose name appears on the label (i.e., FDA is developing an electronic portal for registration and listing submissions that will be available in October 2023. Comments on the draft guidance may be submitted until Sept.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
AUGUST 4, 2023
DASCA amended the CSA by revising and adding specified substances to the definition of “anabolic steroid,” providing for the temporary and permanent scheduling of anabolic steroids and adding labeling requirements for products containing anabolic steroids. Implementation of the Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2014 , 88 Fed.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
JUNE 12, 2023
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act) requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled. AAFCO also publishes model regulations, including model pet food labeling regulations which states may adopt.
Big Molecule Watch
AUGUST 25, 2023
The statute sets a deadline of September 1, 2023 for the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a list of the 10 drugs that will be subject to “negotiations” with the government to determine the “maximum fair price” for the drug under Medicare. Exceptions There are several exceptions to these general eligibility criteria.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
JUNE 11, 2023
Clissold — In May 2023, CDER and CBER published a draft guidance titled “Pediatric Drug Development: Regulatory Considerations – Complying with the Pediatric Research Equity Act [“PREA”] and Qualifying for Pediatric Exclusivity Under the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act [“BPCA”]” (the “Draft Guidance”). Tobolowsky & David B.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
This is the third withdrawal of an accelerated approval FDA has performed, following Avastin in 2011 and Makena in 2023. In contrast , the two previous withdrawals, Makena in 2023 and Avastin in 2011, took 30 months and 11 months, respectively. On August 4, 2023, Oncopeptides submitted its appeal.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
MAY 8, 2023
FDA recommends manufacturers submit each modification, associated labeling changes and specific performance evaluation in the Modification Protocol (MP). Update procedures : The MP should describe how the manufacturer will update the software and any associated labeling that will be required for the modifications.
FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars
JUNE 22, 2023
FDA hailed its authorization of the Lucira OTC home test for influenza and COVID-19 as “underscor[ing] the Agency’s continued commitment to increase availability of accurate and reliable at-home diagnostic tests” ( April 2023 FDA Update to CDC ). This usually requires human factors or usability testing and labeling comprehension testing.
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