Biosimilar Drugs Are Cheaper Than Biologics. Are They Similar Enough to Switch?
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Sep 23 2021 at 9:00 AM GMT
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- Biologic drugs, made from living organisms, and the cheaper biosimilar drugs that mimic them are more complex than chemical drugs and their generic counterparts.
- The Food and Drug Administration says biosimilars are as safe and effective as the biologics, and doctors agree " but they are cautious about changing the treatment regimen of patients doing well.
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- Published Sep 23, 2021 9:00 AM GMT