Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of guselkumab, an interleukin‐23p19 subunit inhibitor, in participants with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and inadequate response (inadequate efficacy and/or intolerance) to one prior tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor.
Alexis Ogdie +12 more
wiley +1 more source
Perceptions of Biosimilars Among Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia
Biosimilars are safe and effective treatments for chronic diseases such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) manages the quality and registration of biosimilars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Alqahtani +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Emergence of the Biosimilar Sector and Opportunities of Developing Country Suppliers [PDF]
As biologic products begin to come off-patent, a market is emerging for biosimilars (also known as biogenerics or follow-on biologics). Firms from emerging countries such as India and China have dominated the production of active ingredients in ...
Huzair, Farah, Kale, Dinar
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Coverage Generosity of Novel Antirheumatic Drugs in Medicare Advantage and Stand‐Alone Part D Plans
Objective We examine coverage of self‐administered disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in Medicare Part D. Methods Using 2022–2026 Part D formulary data, we assessed coverage of the following DMARD classes that treat relapsed rheumatoid arthritis (RA): tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, T cell costimulatory modulator, interleukin‐6 (IL ...
Youngmin Kwon +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Assessing awareness and attitudes of healthcare professionals on the use of biosimilar medicines: A survey of physicians and pharmacists in Ireland [PDF]
Increasing numbers of biosimilar medicines are becoming available. The objective of this survey was to assess awareness of and attitudes to biosimilars amongst physicians (medical specialists and General Practitioners (GPs)) and community pharmacists in ...
Bermingham, Margaret +6 more
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Early‐stage health technology assessment of a curative gene therapy for multiple sclerosis
Aims Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with significant early morbidity, reduced life expectancy and substantial healthcare and societal costs. The primary objective of this study is to assess the early cost‐effectiveness potential of a novel gene therapy, IMMUTOL, for MS compared with current high‐efficacy treatment sequences.
Attila Imre, Balázs Nagy, Rok Hren
wiley +1 more source
For a drug to be defined as a biosimilar, it should be fairly similar to the previously approved original or reference product. The minor variances in its inactive ingredients should not pose clinically significant differences from the reference product in terms of safety and efficacy potency.
openaire +4 more sources
Pricing and Reimbursement of Biosimilars in Central and Eastern European Countries
Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the requirements for the reimbursement of biosimilars and to compare the reimbursement status, market share, and reimbursement costs of biosimilars in selected Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries ...
Paweł Kawalec +11 more
doaj +1 more source
Biosimilar medicines uptake: The role of the clinical pharmacist
The introduction of biological medicines has revolutionized the management of chronic diseases. Due to the high cost of biological medicine coupled with the fact that patents of many of these medicines are on the verge of expiration, manufacturers are ...
Roland Nnaemeka Okoro
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Prevalence of Use and Cost of Biological Drugs for Cancer Treatment: A 5-Year Picture from Southern Italy [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Considering the clinical and economic burden of biological drugs in cancer treatment, it is necessary to explore how these drugs are used in routine care in Italy and how they affect the sustainability of the National Health ...
Adamo, V. (Vincenzo) +12 more
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