Fast Facts: Biosimilars in Hematology and Oncology : Biologics and Biosimilars - Getting Decisions Right

Biologics have revolutionized – and are revolutionizing – the treatment of many serious disorders. The evidence acquired from more than 10 years of clinical experience, with more than 50 biosimilar drugs and more than 700 million patient-days'exposure in Europe, shows that approved biosimilars can b...

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Main Authors: Paul, Cornes, Ali, McBride
Format: Book
Published: S. Karger 2020
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Summary:Biologics have revolutionized – and are revolutionizing – the treatment of many serious disorders. The evidence acquired from more than 10 years of clinical experience, with more than 50 biosimilar drugs and more than 700 million patient-days'exposure in Europe, shows that approved biosimilars can be used as safely and effectively as originator biologics. Yet concerns persist about biosimilars – particularly in curative cancer treatment, where they are relatively recent therapeutic options.'Fast Facts: Biosimilars in Hematology and Oncology'provides a concise overview of emerging global practice in this fast-moving area together with practical information on adding biosimilars to a formulary and switching patients.