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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
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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
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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
08/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) injection is under a voluntary Class II recall due to a lack of assurance of the product’s sterility, affecting 21 353 vials.
Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) injection is under a voluntary Class II recall due to a lack of assurance of the product’s sterility, affecting 21 353 vials.
Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc)...
08/27/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for acamprosate calcium tablets due to the product’s failure to meet dissolution specifications.
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for acamprosate calcium tablets due to the product’s failure to meet dissolution specifications.
A voluntary Class II recall has...
08/27/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for morphine sulfate injection due to a mistake in product labeling, affecting 625 500 syringes.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for morphine sulfate injection due to a mistake in product labeling, affecting 625 500 syringes.
The US Food and Drug...
08/27/2026
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PharmLaw
08/26/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Monogram Health has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle federal allegations that unsupported diagnosis codes led to increased Medicare Advantage payments.
Monogram Health has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle federal allegations that unsupported diagnosis codes led to increased Medicare Advantage payments.
Monogram Health has agreed to...
08/26/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/20/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Diovan (valsartan) tablets are under a voluntary Class II recall after failing to meet dissolution specifications.
Diovan (valsartan) tablets are under a voluntary Class II recall after failing to meet dissolution specifications.
Diovan (valsartan) tablets are...
08/20/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/20/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride oral solution due to the presence of foreign particles in the product.
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride oral solution due to the presence of foreign particles in the product.
A voluntary Class II recall has...
08/20/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/20/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Kian Pee Wan capsules due to the presence of undeclared drug ingredients (dexamethasone and cyproheptadine), affecting 71 bottles.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Kian Pee Wan capsules due to the presence of undeclared drug ingredients (dexamethasone and cyproheptadine), affecting 71 bottles.
The US Food and Drug...
08/20/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
PharmLaw
08/19/2026
Hannah Musick
AstraZeneca has joined AbbVie and Novartis in challenging Illinois’ new 340B contract pharmacy law, adding to a growing national legal battle over state authority to regulate manufacturer distribution requirements and compliance data within...
AstraZeneca has joined AbbVie and Novartis in challenging Illinois’ new 340B contract pharmacy law, adding to a growing national legal battle over state authority to regulate manufacturer distribution requirements and compliance data within...
AstraZeneca has joined AbbVie...
08/19/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Mirabegron extended-release tablets are under a voluntary Class II recall after an N-nitroso mirabegron impurity was found in the product, violating Current Good Manufacturing Practice specifications.
Mirabegron extended-release tablets are under a voluntary Class II recall after an N-nitroso mirabegron impurity was found in the product, violating Current Good Manufacturing Practice specifications.
Mirabegron extended-release...
08/13/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for dicyclomine hydrochloride due to reports of empty capsules, affecting 6408 bottles.
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for dicyclomine hydrochloride due to reports of empty capsules, affecting 6408 bottles.
A voluntary Class II recall has...
08/13/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network

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