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Opinion: Market share isn’t the only metric for biosimilars’ success

STAT

Market share is often held up as the most relevant metric for the success of a biosimilar class. I believe there are other metrics, like cost savings or signs of greater patient access, that should also be used to define biosimilars’ successes or failures. the first biosimilar was launched in September 2015. In the U.S.,

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Senate aides meeting with Novo Nordisk, private drug prices in Germany, and more

STAT

Novo said it has given patients enough time to switch to other options, but is unaware of plans for drugmakers to produce a biosimilar version of the insulin, although Novo would not assert any patent against such a version.

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The US biosimilar market: Predictions for 2021

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It has been five years since the first biosimilar launched in United States market—marking the first steps in expanding access to innovative biologic-based treatments that help patients manage and treat difficult illnesses such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other life-altering diseases. million patients.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a liver-drug approval, pharma’s positive outlook, and more

STAT

Thanks to the rising use of various blockbuster drugs, but particularly the so-called GLP-1 medications for treating obesity and diabetes, the outlook for earnings for the pharmaceutical industry is positive over the next 12 to 18 months , according to Moody’s Investor Services. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

Express Pharma

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated two billion people across the world do not have access to essential medicines for life threatening diseases like cancer, AIDS and even autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes. The post Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

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Downturn for top biopharma companies Q3 market cap as Covid-19 vaccine demand falls

Pharmaceutical Technology

The growing competition from generic drugs presents challenges for the top 20 players placing pressure on drug prices. Although AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab) is set to face biosimilar competition next year, the blockbuster drug reported strong US sales of $4.96

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Why the drug pricing debate is focused on insulin

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The treatment has been around for over a century but insulin has still become the centre of the ongoing discussion over pricing of pharmaceutical products. Ben Hargreaves looks at why insulin’s price is so controversial and whether this could be set to change. In the US, approximately 37.3 In the US, approximately 37.3