Pharma IQ Glossary: Biosimilars
Biosimilars, also referred to as Follow-on Biologics, is a term used to describe officially-approved subsequent versions of innovator biopharmaceutical products made by a different sponsor following patent and exclusivity expiry on the innovator product. Biosimilars are also referred to as subsequent entry biologics (SEBs) in Canada. Similar biological medicinal products are often called biosimilars.
Global Biosimilars Outlook 2011
August 25 by Pharma IQ“I think it’s fair to say that we expect in the 2015 to 2020 period, biosimilars will see a high rate of growth and share of the market.” Murray Aitken, Executive Director, IMS Institute for Healthcar...
Biosimilar Capabilities and Market Potential in Asia
June 29 by Pharma IQEpogen, Neupogen and Enbrel are three biologics which have already seen their patents expire, and Herceptin and Avastin are to be added to this list in the not too distant future. By 2015 the global...
FDA to Issue Guidance on the Biosimilar Pathway by End of 2011
May 17 by Pharma IQIt was only matter of time before the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put in place guidance for the marketing of biosimiliars – and it would seem that time is almost upon us. Global...
