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Real-World Strategies for Implementing Biosimilars
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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Addressing and Understanding Challenges Linked With Adopting Biosimilars Into Practice
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
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Identifying Pharmacist Knowledge of a Medication Drug Type
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
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Most Pharmacists Show Good Grasp of Biosimilar Medications, Study Finds
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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Biosimilar Infliximab Appears Effective in Crohn`s Disease
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
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Etanercept Biosimilar is Effective, Well-Tolerated for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
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Biosimilar Infliximab Appears Safe, Effective in IBD Patients
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
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Pharmacist Role in Promoting Proper Biosimilar Usage
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
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FDA Approves Another Biosimilar for RA Drug
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
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FDA Approves First Biosimilar for Breast, Stomach Cancer
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
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The Challenges of Bringing Biosimilars to Market
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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Communication Needed to Improve Biosimilar Transition, Adherence
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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FDA Approves Amgen`s Cheaper Copy of Arthritis Drug Humira
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
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Novartis Biosimilar Takes Aim at Amgen`s Enbrel
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
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FDA Proposes Adding Suffixes to Distinguish Biosimilar Drug Names
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
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Mirabegron Tablets Recalled Due to CGMP Deviations
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
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Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Recalled Due to Empty Capsules
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
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Cyclophosphamide Injection Recalled Due to the Presence of Steel Particles
08/13/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for cyclophosphamide injection due to the presence of steel particles, affecting 5541 vials.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for cyclophosphamide injection due to the presence of steel particles, affecting 5541 vials.
The US Food and Drug...
08/13/2026
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PharmLaw
Eli Lilly Files Lawsuits Targeting Alleged Sales of Unapproved Retatrutide
08/12/2026
Hannah Musick
Eli Lilly has filed 6 lawsuits against companies allegedly selling unapproved versions of investigational obesity drug retatrutide, highlighting growing legal and regulatory scrutiny of unauthorized products entering the rapidly expanding...
Eli Lilly has filed 6 lawsuits against companies allegedly selling unapproved versions of investigational obesity drug retatrutide, highlighting growing legal and regulatory scrutiny of unauthorized products entering the rapidly expanding...
Eli Lilly has filed 6 lawsuits...
08/12/2026
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Dorzolamide and Timolol Ophthalmic Solution Recalled Due to Defective Containers
08/06/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Dorzolamide and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is subject to a voluntary Class II recall after the firm received complaints about defective containers.
Dorzolamide and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is subject to a voluntary Class II recall after the firm received complaints about defective containers.
Dorzolamide and timolol maleate...
08/06/2026
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Azelaic Acid Gel Recalled Due to CGMP Deviations
08/06/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for azelaic acid gel due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, resulting from the product’s abnormal texture.
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for azelaic acid gel due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, resulting from the product’s abnormal texture.
A voluntary Class II recall has...
08/06/2026
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Mycophenolate Mofetil Recalled Due to the Presence of Precipitate
08/06/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for mycophenolate mofetil due to the presence of precipitate, affecting 5688 vials.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for mycophenolate mofetil due to the presence of precipitate, affecting 5688 vials.
The US Food and Drug...
08/06/2026
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PharmLaw
Arkansas Suspends Enforcement of Specialty Drug Distribution Law Following Constitutional Challenge
08/05/2026
Hannah Musick
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy has suspended enforcement of a law restricting manufacturers' use of limited drug distribution networks after a federal court found the statute likely violates the dormant Commerce Clause, setting up a...
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy has suspended enforcement of a law restricting manufacturers' use of limited drug distribution networks after a federal court found the statute likely violates the dormant Commerce Clause, setting up a...
The Arkansas State Board of...
08/05/2026
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Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection Recalled Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
07/30/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for over 180 000 vials of lidocaine hydrochloride injections after particulate matter was identified in the product.
A voluntary Class II recall has been issued for over 180 000 vials of lidocaine hydrochloride injections after particulate matter was identified in the product.
A voluntary Class II recall has...
07/30/2026
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Glycopyrrolate Injection Recalled Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
07/30/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Glycopyrrolate injections are under a voluntary Class II recall after particulate matter was identified in the product, prompting pharmacies to remove the affected product from inventory and secure alternative supplies.
Glycopyrrolate injections are under a voluntary Class II recall after particulate matter was identified in the product, prompting pharmacies to remove the affected product from inventory and secure alternative supplies.
Glycopyrrolate injections are...
07/30/2026
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