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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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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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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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To carve in or carve out? Finding the best pharmacy benefit plan for you

HealthPartners

This integrated approach keeps everything together in one package that is coordinated by your primary medical health plan vendor. For example, members can compare drug prices at pharmacies or find a network provider. This results is savings of 80% off the list price of generic biologics rather than discounts of 55-60%.

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Biden administration – What can the healthcare industry expect?

pharmaphorum

We don’t believe there will be draconian price cuts, for the same reason. The Biden administration could put additional scrutiny on drug prices, but more drastic measures, such as allowing Medicare to negotiate with pharma companies directly, are still unlikely.”.