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04/12/2023
Hannah Musick
Speakers at AMCP 2023 discussed the current landscape of biosimilars from a payer perspective as well as lessons learned from health system biosimilar adoption. 
Speakers at AMCP 2023 discussed the current landscape of biosimilars from a payer perspective as well as lessons learned from health system biosimilar adoption. 
Speakers at AMCP 2023 discussed...
04/12/2023
First Report Managed Care
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12/08/2020
In a session at ASHP Midyear 2020, Osama Abdelghany, PharmD, MHA, BCOP Yale New Haven Hospital, and David L Crosby, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, provide a variety of clinical, operational, and payer coverage considerations...
In a session at ASHP Midyear 2020, Osama Abdelghany, PharmD, MHA, BCOP Yale New Haven Hospital, and David L Crosby, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, provide a variety of clinical, operational, and payer coverage considerations...
In a session at ASHP Midyear...
12/08/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
Quiz
11/24/2020
Based on recent data, pharmacists are more well-informed about which medication type—with more than 80% demonstrating solid knowledge of their safety, efficacy, compatibility, and costs?
Based on recent data, pharmacists are more well-informed about which medication type—with more than 80% demonstrating solid knowledge of their safety, efficacy, compatibility, and costs?
Based on recent data,...
11/24/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
11/20/2020
“Pharmacists, being the drug experts, need to be well aware of the applied handling of biosimilar medicines,” researchers wrote. “They are an integral educator, trailblazer, and advocate of biosimilar integration across all clinical settings.”
“Pharmacists, being the drug experts, need to be well aware of the applied handling of biosimilar medicines,” researchers wrote. “They are an integral educator, trailblazer, and advocate of biosimilar integration across all clinical settings.”
“Pharmacists, being the drug...
11/20/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
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12/11/2018
An infliximab biosimilar appears to be safe and effective in infliximab-naive patients with Crohn's disease, according to a recent study.
An infliximab biosimilar appears to be safe and effective in infliximab-naive patients with Crohn's disease, according to a recent study.
An infliximab biosimilar appears...
12/11/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/16/2018
A recent study examined the efficacy of a biosimilar for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis who respond inadequately to methotrexate
A recent study examined the efficacy of a biosimilar for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis who respond inadequately to methotrexate
A recent study examined the...
02/16/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/15/2017
Researchers examined the effectiveness of switching to a biosimilar version of a drug in patients with IBD. 
Researchers examined the effectiveness of switching to a biosimilar version of a drug in patients with IBD. 
Researchers examined the...
12/15/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/14/2017
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD, BCPS, recently discussed the many factors involved in managing biosimilars in the hospital setting and the role pharmacists play in promoting their appropriate use in the context of safe patient care.
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD, BCPS, recently discussed the many factors involved in managing biosimilars in the hospital setting and the role pharmacists play in promoting their appropriate use in the context of safe patient care.
Evelyn Hermes-Desantis, PharmD,...
12/14/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/14/2017
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for multiple autoimmune diseases. 
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for multiple autoimmune diseases. 
The FDA has approved a...
12/14/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
12/01/2017
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for two types of cancer.
The FDA has approved a biosimilar for two types of cancer.
The FDA has approved a...
12/01/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
11/21/2017
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of New England College of Pharmacy, explains how industry experts can help bring biosimilars to the market faster.
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of New England College of Pharmacy, explains how industry experts can help bring biosimilars to the market faster.
Edward Li, Pharm D, MPH, BCOP, a...
11/21/2017
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10/19/2017
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis who switched from an originator treatment to a biosimilar stopped taking the biosimilar medication within 6 months, a study showed. 
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis who switched from an originator treatment to a biosimilar stopped taking the biosimilar medication within 6 months, a study showed. 
Patients with rheumatoid...
10/19/2017
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News
09/23/2016
The FDA has approved a cheaper, biosimilar version of AbbVie's top-selling arthritis drug, Humira.
The FDA has approved a cheaper, biosimilar version of AbbVie's top-selling arthritis drug, Humira.
The FDA has approved a cheaper,...
09/23/2016
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/23/2015
The FDA has accepted Novartis unit Sandoz's regulatory submission for approval of a biosimilar copy of Amgen's blockbuster anti-TNF drug Enbrel, the Swiss drugmaker said.
The FDA has accepted Novartis unit Sandoz's regulatory submission for approval of a biosimilar copy of Amgen's blockbuster anti-TNF drug Enbrel, the Swiss drugmaker said.
The FDA has accepted Novartis...
10/23/2015
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/28/2015
The FDA proposed on Thursday identifying cheaper versions of biologic drugs with a suffix to distinguish them from their more expensive, branded counterparts.
The FDA proposed on Thursday identifying cheaper versions of biologic drugs with a suffix to distinguish them from their more expensive, branded counterparts.
The FDA proposed on Thursday...
08/28/2015
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/12/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class III recall for doxazosin tablets after a manufacturing error resulted in tablets imprinted with the wrong identifier.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class III recall for doxazosin tablets after a manufacturing error resulted in tablets imprinted with the wrong identifier.
The US Food and Drug...
02/12/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/12/2026
Hannah Musick
A Class II recall for Asteria Health estradiol sterile pellets has been issued due to the potential presence of metal particulate matter, affecting multiple strengths and lots used in hormone replacement therapy.
A Class II recall for Asteria Health estradiol sterile pellets has been issued due to the potential presence of metal particulate matter, affecting multiple strengths and lots used in hormone replacement therapy.
A Class II recall for Asteria...
02/12/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
PharmLaw
02/10/2026
Juliet Gallagher
Novo Nordisk has escalated its fight against compounded semaglutide products by filing a patent infringement lawsuit against Hims & Hers Health, while the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced sweeping enforcement actions aimed at...
Novo Nordisk has escalated its fight against compounded semaglutide products by filing a patent infringement lawsuit against Hims & Hers Health, while the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced sweeping enforcement actions aimed at...
Novo Nordisk has escalated its...
02/10/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/05/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A voluntary Class III recall has been issued for parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash after discovering that some bottles may be missing or have illegible lot and expiration date information.
A voluntary Class III recall has been issued for parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash after discovering that some bottles may be missing or have illegible lot and expiration date information.
A voluntary Class III recall has...
02/05/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
PharmLaw
02/03/2026
Juliet Gallagher
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a sweeping lawsuit against major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), alleging a coordinated, years-long scheme to artificially inflate the prices of insulin and other...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a sweeping lawsuit against major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), alleging a coordinated, years-long scheme to artificially inflate the prices of insulin and other...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna...
02/03/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/29/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for INON ACE Antacid Tablets due to failed disintegration specifications, which may reduce the product’s effectiveness in relieving indigestion and gas.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for INON ACE Antacid Tablets due to failed disintegration specifications, which may reduce the product’s effectiveness in relieving indigestion and gas.
The US Food and Drug...
01/29/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/29/2026
Hannah Musick
A Class III recall has been issued for glycopyrrolate oral solution due to degradation/impurity specification failure.
A Class III recall has been issued for glycopyrrolate oral solution due to degradation/impurity specification failure.
A Class III recall has been...
01/29/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/29/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is monitoring a Class II recall of icosapent ethyl capsules after capsule leakage caused subpotency, potentially affecting cardiovascular risk reduction therapy in patients with elevated triglycerides.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is monitoring a Class II recall of icosapent ethyl capsules after capsule leakage caused subpotency, potentially affecting cardiovascular risk reduction therapy in patients with elevated triglycerides.
The US Food and Drug...
01/29/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
PharmLaw
01/27/2026
Juliet Gallagher
California’s most ambitious pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform effort has drawn an immediate legal challenge, as the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) filed a federal lawsuit contesting key provisions of Senate Bill 41 (SB...
California’s most ambitious pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform effort has drawn an immediate legal challenge, as the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) filed a federal lawsuit contesting key provisions of Senate Bill 41 (SB...
California’s most ambitious...
01/27/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
01/22/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is overseeing a nationwide, voluntary Class III recall of diclofenac sodium topical gel 1% after the product failed to meet pH specifications, affecting more than 92 000 tubes distributed across the...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is overseeing a nationwide, voluntary Class III recall of diclofenac sodium topical gel 1% after the product failed to meet pH specifications, affecting more than 92 000 tubes distributed across the...
The US Food and Drug...
01/22/2026
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