S6 Ep34: Biosimilars in America: Overcoming Barriers and Maximizing Impact

To learn more about the FDA draft guidance regarding clinical efficacy studies for biosimilars and interchangeability, click here. To read more about G's discussion with Sarah Yim, MD, from the FDA from the recent 2025 GRx+Biosims conference, click here. To read more on Yim's perspectives on biosimilar policy harmonization, click here.

This special vodcast series provided by The Center for Biosimilars® was developed in partnership with the AAM and Biosimilars Council. Check out part 1 of the series featuring a discussion between Giuseppe Randazzo and Craig Burton, former executive director of the Biosimilars Council and current senior vice president of government affairs and policy at Fresenius Kabi. References Jeremias S. The Biosimilar Void: 90% of Biologics Coming Off Patent Will Lack Biosimilars. February 5, 2025. Accessed May 3, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-biosimilar-void-90-of-biologics-coming-off-patent-will-lack-biosimilars

REFERENCE Jeremias S. The Biosimilar Void: 90% of Biologics Coming Off Patent Will Lack Biosimilars. February 5, 2025. Accessed May 3, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-biosimilar-void-90-of-biologics-coming-off-patent-will-lack-biosimilars

 Show notes  To learn more about the 10th anniversary of the first FDA biosimilar approval, click here.  To learn more about how much biosimilars have saved so far, click here.  To read more about Josh's views on the pharmaceutical landscape in 2025, click here. 

 Show notes  To learn more about the FTC's most recent report on PBMs, click here.  To learn more about the FTC's first report on PBMs, click here.  To learn more about health care actions taken by the second Trump Administration during it's first month, click here.  To learn more about the views of Mehmet Oz, MD (more commonly known as Dr. Oz) on price transparency ahead of his congressional confirmation hearings as President Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary, click here. 

Show notes 1. Jeremias S. A banner year for biosimilars: The 19 FDA approvals from 2024. The Center for Biosimilars. January 21, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/a-banner-year-for-biosimilars-the-18-fda-approvals-from-2024 2. Jeremias S. FDA approves Celltrion's Avtozma as third tocilizumab biosimilar. The Center for Biosimilars. January 31, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/fda-approves-celltrion-s-avtozma-as-third-tocilizumab-biosimilar 3. Jeremias S. Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to protect skinny labeling. The Center for Biosimilars. January 2, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/senators-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-skinny-labeling 4. Jeremias S. FTC releases second report on PBMs meddling in generic drug markets. The Center for Biosimilars. January 19, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/ftc-releases-second-report-on-pbms-meddling-in-generic-drug-markets 5. Santoro C. Earlier patent litigation could accelerate US biosimilar market entry. The Center for Biosimilars. January 9, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/earlier-patent-litigation-could-accelerate-us-biosimilar-market-entry 6. Jeremias S. Welcome Wezlana: the first Stelara biosimilar to launch in the US. The Center for Biosimilars. January 31, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/welcome-wezlana-the-first-stelara-biosimilar-to-launch-in-the-us 7. Jeremias S, Chambers JD. The banking of biosimilars: insights from a leading health economist. The Center for Biosimilars. February 4, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-banking-of-biosimilars-insights-from-a-leading-health-economist 8. Jeremias S. The biosimilar void: 90% of biologics coming off patent will lack biosimilars. The Center for Biosimilars. February 5, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-biosimilar-void-90-of-biologics-coming-off-patent-will-lack-biosimilars 9. Jeremias S. Biosimilars drive cost savings and achieve 53% market share across treatment areas. The Center for Biosimilars. January 16, 2025. Accessed February 7, 2025. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/biosimilars-drive-cost-savings-and-achieve-53-market-share-across-treatment-areas

Here are the top 5 episodes of Not So Different from 2024. Number 5: Breaking Barriers in Osteoporosis Care: New Denosumab Biosimilars Wyost, Jubbonti Approved Number 4: Decoding the Patent Puzzle: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Biosimilars Number 3: Insights from Festival of Biologics: Dracey Poore Discusses Cardinal Health’s 2024 Biosimilar Report Number 2: Biosimilars in America: Overcoming Barriers and Maximizing Impact Number 1: Exploring the Biosimilar Horizon: Julie Reed's Predictions for 2024

Show Notes   1. Jeremias S. Skyrizi overtakes Humira: “product hopping” leaves biosimilar market in limbo. The Center for Biosimilars. November 7, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/skyrizi-overtakes-humira-product-hopping-leaves-biosimilar-market-in-limbo 2. Jeremias S. Celltrion sets sights on 2030 with expanded biosimilar portfolio, market reach. The Center for Biosimilars. November 6, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/celltrion-sets-sights-on-2030-with-expanded-biosimilar-portfolio-market-reach 3. Ferreri D. Making the cost of IBD care sustainable. The Center for Biosimilars. November 2, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/making-the-cost-of-ibd-care-sustainable 4. Ferreri D. Achieving PFS in advanced gastric cancer with HLX02 biosimilar, chemotherapy. The Center for Biosimilars. November 23, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/achieving-pfs-in-advanced-gastric-cancer-with-hlx02-biosimilar-chemotherapy 5. Ferreri D. Subcutaneous infliximab CT-P13 superior to placebo as maintenance therapy for IBD. The Center for Biosimilars. November 16, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/subcutaneous-infliximab-ct-p13-superior-to-placebo-as-maintenance-therapy-for-ibd 6. Ferreri D. Challenges, obstacles, and future directions for anti-TNF biosimilars in IBD. The Center for Biosimilars.November 9, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/challenges-obstacles-and-future-directions-for-anti-tnf-biosimilars-in-ibd 7. Jeremias S. Breaking down biosimilar barriers: the patent system.The Center for Biosimilars. November 11, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/breaking-down-biosimilar-barriers-the-patent-system 8. Jeremias S. Breaking down biosimilar barriers: payer and PBM policies. The Center for Biosimilars. November 13, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/breaking-down-biosimilar-barriers-payer-and-pbm-policies 9. Poore D. Breaking down biosimilar barriers: interchangeability. The Center for Biosimilars. November 14, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/breaking-down-biosimilar-barriers-interchangeability 10. The Center for Biosimilars Staff. Webinar: streamlining the regulatory process to advance access to biosimilars. The Center for Biosimilars. November 21, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/webinar-streamlining-the-regulatory-process-to-advance-access-to-biosimilars 11. Jeremias S. Can global policies to boost biosimilar adoption work in the US? The Center for Biosimilars. November 17, 2024. Accessed November 27, 2024. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/can-global-policies-to-boost-biosimilar-adoption-work-in-the-us-

Show notes To learn more about GBW, click here. To check out our coverage of the recent GRx+Biosims conference Craig mentioned, click here. To learn more about product hopping, click here. To read part 1 of our GBW series, click here. To read part 2 of our GBW series, click here. To read part 3 of our GBW series, click here. To hear another episode featuring more of Craig's thoughts on the Biden's administration's impact on the biosimilar industry, click here.

Show notes 1. Jeremias S. Strengthening the supply chain: key insights from FDA commissioner Dr Robert Califf. The Center for Biosimilars®. October 25, 2024. Accessed November 1, 2024.  https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/strengthening-the-supply-chain-key-insights-from-fda-commissioner-robert-califf 2. Jeremias S. FDA and industry experts unpack biosimilar device requirements. The Center for Biosimilars. October 23, 2024. Accessed November 1, 2024.  https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/fda-and-industry-experts-unpack-biosimilar-device-requirements 3. Jeremias S. Calling for Unified Biosimilar Standards, Stronger Education at GRx+Biosims. The Center for Biosimilars. October 23, 2024. Accessed November 1, 2024.  https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/calling-for-unified-biosimilar-standards-stronger-education-at-grx-biosims 4. Jeremias S. Unifying standards: the need for streamlined biosimilar development. The Center for Biosimilars. October 22, 2024. Accessed November 1, 2024.  https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/unifying-standards-the-need-for-streamlined-biosimilar-development 5. Jeremias S. Enhancing Adoption of Infused Biosimilars for a Sustainable Future. The Center for Biosimilars. October 30, 2024. Accessed November 1, 2024.  https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/enhancing-adoption-of-infused-biosimilars-for-a-sustainable-future 6. Jeremias S. IQVIA webinar: enhancing regulatory strategies for biosimilars and generics. The Center for Biosimilars. October 14, 2024. Accessed November 1, 2024.  https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/iqvia-webinar-enhancing-regulatory-strategies-for-biosimilars-and-generics