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FDA okays Mylan insulin drug as first ‘interchangeable’ biosimilar

pharmaphorum

JULY 29, 2021

Generic drugmaker Mylan has become the first company to secure FDA approval for a biosimilar product that is considered completely interchangeable with the reference product – namely Sanofi’s once-daily insulin Lantus.

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Analyzing biosimilar market dynamics in different patient populations

Drug Patent Watch

JANUARY 13, 2025

As we delve into the intricate world of biosimilar market dynamics, we’ll explore how these complex molecules are reshaping treatment paradigms across diverse patient populations. ”[1] The global biosimilars market is experiencing exponential growth, with projections indicating it will reach $69.4 from 2020 to 2025[1].

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FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for treatment of diabetes

The Pharma Data

JULY 29, 2021

Food and Drug Administration approved the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product, indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Biosimilars marketed in the U.S. for the treatment of diabetes.

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A Short-Term Gain for a Long-Term Loss? The Build Back Better Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Ignores Hatch-Waxman/BPCIA Realities. and that May Mean Big Bad Business for Generic Drug/Biosimilar Manufacturers

FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

139001 lays out a process by which the Secretary would: Identify “negotiation-eligible drugs” from among qualifying single-source drugs that are among the top 50 with the highest Part D spending, the top 50 with the highest Part B spending, and insulins. It means less – or no – generic/biosimilar competition.

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Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

XTalks

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In order to fact-check some of these misconceptions, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently hosted a webinar on biosimilar and interchangeable biological products to help healthcare professionals understand more about these treatment options. Biosimilars are the “generic” drugs of the biopharma world.

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California’s low-cost insulin plans receive $100m manufacturing boost

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 15, 2022

Insulin prices made the headlines again as California governor Gavin Newsom announced plans on 7 July for the state to manufacture low-cost insulin. The state plans to work directly with a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) to manufacture low-cost insulin. In-house manufacturing the norm.

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Amphastar Announces Approval for Glucagon for Injection Kit, 1mg

The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Using a dedicated process and sophisticated characterization technology, we demonstrated to the Agency that our highly purified synthetic peptide product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), which is an rDNA product. Additionally, the Company sells insulin API products.

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

XTalks

AUGUST 2, 2023

Join us as we present an in-depth analysis of each company’s revenue, net income, R&D investments, core therapeutic areas, market presence and strategic collaborations. is a global pharmaceutical company, working across both developed and emerging markets. 2022 Revenue: Pfizer reported an annual revenue of $100.33 Pfizer Inc.

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Civica plans shake-up of insulin sector with low-cost biosimilars

pharmaphorum

MARCH 3, 2022

Non-profit drugmaker Civica Rx has said it will launch biosimilars of three big-selling insulin products in the US by 2024 to help diabetic patients struggling with the cost of the drugs.

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Insulin price caps on the horizon as Senate leader plans vote

pharmaphorum

MARCH 23, 2022

The US Senate will vote in the coming weeks on whether to introduce a $35 cap on the monthly cost of insulin to patients that was endorsed by President Joe Biden in his 2022 State of the Union address. Assuming the bill is later passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden, the insulin cap would take effect beginning in 2023.

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Amazon’s Pharmacy Doesn’t Break Big Pharma’s Hold of America’s Neck

Pharmacy Checkers

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Not only do drug manufacturers have patents: they have special international trade protections where companies cannot import these same drugs from foreign wholesalers who charge much lower prices in Canada, not to mention the even lower prices in the UK and European Union countries – unless the drug manufacturers do the importing or authorize it.

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Health Canada’s proposed amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Medical Devices Regulations

Pharma in Brief

AUGUST 9, 2021

On July 31, 2021, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent outlining its plan to amend the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) and the Medical Devices Regulations in the spring of 2022. Generic drugs and biosimilars are not eligible for this application pathway. Biologic Drugs.

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Recon: Moderna lifts guidance on COVID vaccine sales; US backing of patent waiver causes stir

The Pharma Data

MAY 6, 2021

Nevro raises outlook as neuromodulation market recovers from COVID-19 crisis ( MedtechDive ). Lilly inks smart insulin pen deals with Roche, Dexcom and more ( Fierce ). million to resolve claims it paid drug kickbacks through charity ( STAT ). Government, Regulatory & Legal.

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FTC Report Finds Top PBMs Raked in $7.3B from Specialty Drug Markups

XTalks

JANUARY 23, 2025

In its second interim staff report released January 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that the top three pharma benefit managers (PBM) in the US inflated prices of specialty generic drugs over the past several years, resulting in them raking in billions of dollars in profits. billion in 2021.

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Humira biosimilars set the stage for long-awaited 2023 US launches

Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Starting in January, multiple biosimilars of AbbVie’s blockbuster drug Humira are set to flood the US pharmaceutical market. The arrival of Humira biosimilars is expected to provide cost-effective alternatives to the anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biologic, but their eventual position on the market remains to be seen.

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FDA okays Mylan insulin drug as first ‘interchangeable’ biosimilar

Analyzing biosimilar market dynamics in different patient populations

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FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for treatment of diabetes

A Short-Term Gain for a Long-Term Loss? The Build Back Better Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Ignores Hatch-Waxman/BPCIA Realities. and that May Mean Big Bad Business for Generic Drug/Biosimilar Manufacturers

Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

California’s low-cost insulin plans receive $100m manufacturing boost

Amphastar Announces Approval for Glucagon for Injection Kit, 1mg

Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

Civica plans shake-up of insulin sector with low-cost biosimilars

Insulin price caps on the horizon as Senate leader plans vote

Amazon’s Pharmacy Doesn’t Break Big Pharma’s Hold of America’s Neck

Health Canada’s proposed amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Medical Devices Regulations

Recon: Moderna lifts guidance on COVID vaccine sales; US backing of patent waiver causes stir

FTC Report Finds Top PBMs Raked in $7.3B from Specialty Drug Markups

Humira biosimilars set the stage for long-awaited 2023 US launches

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