Polsinelli Podcasts - FDA Denies Amgen Citizen Petition in Biosimilar Dispute
The U.S. stands at a crossroads in light of rising drug prices and it is unclear what the future will hold in answer to the rising drug costs. Biologic medicines have rapidly expanded available treatment options and accounted...more
Biosimilars are becoming increasingly important in healthcare as they offer a lower-cost alternative to biologic drugs, which can be expensive for patients, governments, and insurers. These biologic medicines, which are...more
On July 21, 2015, brand-name biologics companies and companies developing biosimilars received a split in a significant decision with industry-wide ramifications in the high-stakes battle about how and when biosimilar...more
In a closely-watched case between Amgen and Sandoz regarding the first biosimilar approved (Zarxio), the Federal Circuit interpreted key Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) provisions regarding Sandoz's...more
On the heels of its approval of the first biosimilar product in March, FDA has just released final versions of three key biosimilar guidance documents under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). The...more
Earlier this month, the FDA announced the first approval of a biosimilar product under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). The new Sandoz product, which will be sold under the trade name Zarxio, is a...more
On Tuesday, July 23, Knobbe Martens hosted a live webinar event covering "Preparing for Biosimilars: Key Points for Participating in the U.S. Regulatory Framework." Partners Eli Loots, Carol Pitzel Cruz, and Sheila Swaroop...more