article thumbnail

STAT+: Belgian anti-trust authorities probe Roche for allegedly delaying biosimilars of two cancer meds

STAT

Belgian anti-trust regulators are probing Roche over concerns that the drug company took steps to delay the entry of biosimilar versions of two of its cancer medicines. The agency also maintained Roche disseminated “erroneous information” about using biosimilars in combination therapy.

article thumbnail

Transparency Shocker: Biosimilars Are Getting Cheaper—But Hospitals and Insurers Can Make Them Expensive

Drug Channels

Here on Drug Channels , we have long highlighted the boom in provider-administered biosimilars. In contrast to the pharmacy market, adoption of these biosimilars is growing, prices are dropping, and formulary barriers continue to fall. As we demonstrate, health plans pay hospitals far above acquisition costs for biosimilars.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

CPHI & PMEC India expo to be held from Nov 26-28, 2024

Express Pharma

A marketplace for innovation and growth With a comprehensive array of exhibitors, CPHI & PMEC India enables direct engagement with pharmaceutical executives, buyers, hospital administrators, and government representatives.

article thumbnail

Bayer’s Eylea market grip set to slip as Alvotech biosimilar closes in

Pharmaceutical Technology

Alvotech has moved one step closer to entering the Eylea (aflibercept 2 mg) biosimilar market, after a European Medicines Agency (EMA) panel recommended approval of its copycat biologic. Go deeper with GlobalData Reports LOA and PTSR Model - Aflibercept Biosimilar in Age Related Macular. CucuMberStudio via Shutterstock.

article thumbnail

Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

News All News FDA Updates Press Releases Media All Videos Digital Detail Independent Corner Insights Interviews MEDcast Medical World News Microsites Peer Exchange Perfect Consult Podcasts Practice Pearls Sponsored Webcast Student Voices Webinars/Webcasts Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Publications Pharmacy Times Pharmacy Practice (..)

article thumbnail

Brand Name Search

RX Note

Introduction Consumers from private hospitals and clinics are provided with a huge range of brand choices , being it original or generic brand. However, with the proliferation of biosimilars and liposomal or pegylated forms, health care professionals are now encouraged to communicate using product name for certain circumstances (e.g.

article thumbnail

Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Pharmacy Times

Author(s): Alexandra Gerlach, Associate Editor , Scott A.