Working With Policy Makers to Effectively Implement Biosimilars
June 12th 2025Panelists discuss how policy makers can increase biosimilar adoption through financial incentives, streamlined interchangeability rules, and addressing patent litigation delays, emphasizing that biosimilar savings will ultimately help fund the next wave of health care innovation such as cell and gene therapies.
Key Pearls for Collaborating With Manufacturers for Successful Uptake of Biosimilars
June 12th 2025Panelists discuss how biosimilar manufacturers can increase uptake by ensuring positive financial outcomes for all stakeholders, maintaining strong patient assistance programs, and working closely with health care providers who significantly influence biosimilar implementation.
Optimizing the Implementation of Biosimilars Into Formularies
June 5th 2025Panelists discuss how health systems can learn from published case examples when implementing biosimilars, noting that biosimilars can create a “win-win” situation where patients see lower costs, payers see lower charges, and providers may experience better margins.
Examining the Role of Interchangeability in Clinical Practice
June 5th 2025Panelists discuss how implementing interchangeable biosimilars requires effective communication with providers and patients, emphasizing that educating stakeholders before making changes is essential for successful adoption despite the legal permissions afforded by interchangeability designation.
Cost Savings Potential Associated With the Use of Biosimilars
May 29th 2025Panelists discuss how biosimilars for adalimumab have faced unique challenges in the prescription benefit space compared with earlier oncology biosimilars, highlighting the importance of interchangeability designation, advance planning, and stakeholder education when implementing biosimilar adoption strategies.