AJMC November 5, 2024
Laura Joszt, MA, Peter Wehrwein

The US could start catching up to Europe on biosimilars if the FDA removed the need for switching studies to be granted interchangeability.

The FDA’s draft guidance to remove the requirement for switching studies to gain the interchangeability designation could change payer perspectives and bring the US more in line with Europe, explained James D. Chambers, PhD, professor, Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health, Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center.

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

Transcript

The FDA has published draft guidance to remove the requirement for switching studies for biosimilar interchangeability. What is the current challenge with conducting switching studies and how will getting rid of the...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Biotechnology, Conferences / Podcast, Insurance, Payer, Pharma / Biotech, Trends
7 prior authorization updates - 2
CMS Continues to Plan AHEAD Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield Settles for $2.8 Billion to Providers in Antitrust Class Action
Aetna offering new health plan for the self-insured
Elevance Health sues HHS over Medicare Advantage star ratings

Share This Article