Pharmaceutical Technology Europe-08-01-2010

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe

Biosimilars: Is It Worth Taking On The Regulators?

August 01, 2010

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The different pathways to regulatory approval of a biosimilar vary worldwide, ranging from no pathways at all in some developing countries, to the complex and precise mechanism that exists in Europe.

Pharma Takes Control Of Distribution Chains

August 01, 2010

Spotlight

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Many pharmaceutical companies in the UK have adopted a direct-to-pharmacy distribution model, which enables companies to more tightly control their supply chains.

Is Your Packaging Line Operating To Full Capacity?

August 01, 2010

Packaging & labelling

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness has been shown to identify the root cause of inefficiencies.

The New EMA Bioequivalence Guideline: Key Considerations

August 01, 2010

Regulation

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A new guideline for conducting bioequivalence studies was adopted by the CPMP in January and it becomes fully effective as of August 2010.

The European Generic Medicines Association

August 01, 2010

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We speak to The European generic Medicines Association about the environment for biosimilars.

Can Payers Afford To Watch And Wait?

August 01, 2010

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The interest in developing biosimilar medicines has grown dramatically in recent years with biotech drugs gradually increasing their share of the overall therapeutics market worldwide to account for an attractive portion of the sales pie.

Latest EU Guidelines For Biosimilars Dissected

August 01, 2010

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The EMA's Guideline on Similar Biological Medical Products provides overarching guidance, but since its introduction a range of more specific guidelines have also been developed.

The Changing Landscape For Biosimilars

August 01, 2010

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As biopharmaceuticals will soon make up 50% of new drug approvals there has been a significant rise in interest in the field of biosimilars.

What Is Hindering The Uptake Of Biosimilars?

August 01, 2010

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The biggest differences between the development of a biosimilar and a generic medicine lie primarily in the preclinical and clinical stages.

True Biosimilars Do Not Offer A Compelling Business Case

August 01, 2010

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Why the primary defence against biosimilars is to develop better molecules that can be launched quickly.