Panelists discuss how the significant price increases in reference biologics over the past decade have created market opportunities for biosimilars while exploring barriers to their adoption, potential solutions for enhancing uptake, and successful institutional strategies for increasing biosimilar utilization.
Biosimilars in Health Care: Market Dynamics and Implementation Strategies
Rising Biologics Costs and Market Opportunity
Reference biologics have experienced significant price increases over the past decade, creating market demand for more affordable biosimilar alternatives. This price inflation has important implications for health care systems, payers, and patient access to vital treatments.
Current Underutilization Challenges
Despite their potential benefits, biosimilars remain underutilized due to several factors, including the following:
Implementation Success Strategies
Successful institutional adoption of biosimilars has been achieved through the following:
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