Issue 7
Will biosimilars threaten Big Pharma dominance? Why is generic uptake so low?
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LEAD STORY
Do Biosimilars Represent a Threat to Big Pharma?
As the industry looks to find more effective ways to manage the rising burden of genetic, autoimmune, rare diseases, and cancers, the next 10 years could be significant for companies with an interest in biologics drug products. The sector – estimated to have been worth $460 bn in 2022 – is expected to grow significantly due to rising demand in emerging markets across Asia and Latin America. As the industry aims to enhance value for patients and hiqealthcare providers, biosimilars have featured as cost-effective alternatives to branded medications.
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FEATURED STORIES
Overcoming Brand Loyalty: Survey Suggests a Challenge for Generic Drugs
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Nanoform and PlusVitech Collaborate to Repurpose Aprepitant for Lung Cancer Treatment
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Sanofi's Global Restructure: Layoffs and R&D Reprioritization to Spearhead Immunoscience Focus
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Terumo Medical Expands Manufacturing in Puerto Rico
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SCHOTT Pharma Invests $371 Million in New US Facility for Prefillable Syringe Production
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FDA Approves First BCMA-Targeted Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Therapy
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Study Reveals Many Fast-Tracked Cancer Drugs Fail to Show Long-Term Benefits
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Rezdiffra Launches as First MASH Treatment with Promising Rapid Uptakes
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Novo Refiles $16.5 Bn Catalent Acquisition to Extend FTC Review Period
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FDA Halts Neumora's Schizophrenia Drug Trials Over Preclinical Safety Concerns
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Novartis Prepares Pluvicto Filing for Earlier Prostate Cancer Stages Based on New Survival Data
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Regeneron Ventures Launches $500 Million Fund to Accelerate Life Sciences Innovation
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Amylyx Withdraws ALS Drug Relyvrio Following Trial Failure; Cuts 70% of Staff
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AbbVie's Qulipta Shows Long-Term Promise for Migraine Prevention
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Wegovy and Similar Weight Loss Drugs Explored as Potential Treatment for Heart Failure in Diabetic and Obese Patients
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J&J to Acquire Shockwave Medical for $13.1 Billion, Boosting Cardiovascular MedTech Division
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FDA Approves Zevtera for Multiple Bacterial Infections
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Genmab Acquires ProfoundBio, Expands into ADC Cancer Treatments
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Terumo Launches Study for Resorbable Microsphere Efficacy in Liver Cancer Treatment
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Bloom Biorenewables and Valsynthèse Scale Up Sustainable Lignin Production for Polyurethane
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