AbbVie frames forecast-beating ex-US sales of Humira as a consequence of prices stabilising earlier than expected after the arrival of biosimilar competitors.
During this year’s Festival of Biologics conference, one track saw a focus on biosimilars that brought together experts from across the industry to map the future for such treatments in the EU and US.
Though the utilization of biosimilars in Europe is high, a report on the practices of eight countries suggests that more can be done to foster competition and remove barriers to entry.
The news most interesting to our readers were those featuring collaborations, whether in the production of an Ebola vaccine, biosimilars entering new markets or creating new manufacturing modalities.
Shanghai Pharma and Biocad established a joint venture to commercialize the latter’s portfolio of biosimilars and biologic treatments for the Chinese market.
US FDA provides information to patients on biosimilars, emphasizing that the treatments provide the same benefits and are as safe as originator products.
Lonza’s facility in Singapore will provide Celltrion with the drug substance product to meet demand for the latter’s Remsima biosimilar in the European and US market.
