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September 2023 Newsletter

Safe Biologics

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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October 2023 Newsletter

Safe Biologics

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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November 2023 Newsletter

Safe Biologics

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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European Commission authorises one of first ustekinumab biosimilars in Europe

European Pharmaceutical Review

“approval [of Pyzchiva ® (biosimilar ustekinumab)] of is a crucial step towards offering European patients an additional safe and effective treatment option” Pharmaceutical company Sandoz has announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for Pyzchiva ® (biosimilar ustekinumab ).

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Construction starts on $400m biosimilars production centre in Slovenia

European Pharmaceutical Review

The first stage of construction has officially begun on Lek Pharmaceuticals’ new biologics and biosimilars production centre in Lendava, north eastern Slovenia. Sandoz announced plans for the facility in March 2023. The new biosimilars production centre will also include facilities for manufacturing and storage.

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of January 2023

PharmaShots

Ximluci is expected to be available in the UK in 2023 The approval for Ximluci was granted through the EC decision reliance procedure, whereby the MHRA’s decision was based on the EC Ximluci was approved in the UK for wet AMD, DME, diabetic retinopathy, RVO, and visual impairment due to choroidal neovascularization in adults.

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Pharmapack Europe Awards 2023 winners announced

European Pharmaceutical Review

The winners of Pharmapack Europe’s 2023 awards have been announced, presented across a range of innovative recyclable packaging, drug delivery solutions, and reusable connected devices. The winner in the Eco-Design category was a high grade, 100 percent PET blister packaging.