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Pharmaceutical Executive July 30, 2007 Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: Exclusivity vs. Patents To encourage innovation while supporting access to less costly therapies, Congress proposes an extensive data-exclusivity period that would delay Food and Drug Administration approval of a follow-on biologic application for 12 years. |
Pharmaceutical Executive May 1, 2007 Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: Pathways for Proteins The push is on to establish an approval pathway for generic versions of biotech therapies. Innovators want exclusivity and clinical studies for follow-on biologics, but visions of billion-dollar savings may short-circuit the scientific debate. |
Pharmaceutical Executive November 1, 2012 Jill Wechsler |
Budgets, Biosimilars, and Bad Ads While the nation was embroiled in the presidential elections, a number of important legal and regulatory issues absorbed pharmaceutical executives. |
Chemistry World February 14, 2012 Rebecca Trager |
FDA proposes biosimilars approval pathway The US Food and Drug Administration has released its long awaited guidance to assist in the development and approval of so-called 'biosimilars' - biological drugs that are very similar to licensed ones. |
Chemistry World January 9, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
US poised to approve its first 'biosimilar' drug A key committee of the US Food and Drug Administration has voted in favor of licensing a copycat version of a biological drug. If approved, Sandoz's Zarxio (filgrastim) would be the first 'biosimilar' drug available in the US. |
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2009 John F. Kouten |
On the Right Pathways With staggering year-over-year growth, biosimilars are "the future of medicine." Marketers must position their companies for the inevitable changes. President Barack Obama has pledged support for legislation governing biosimilars. |
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2012 J. Michael Nicholas |
Complex Drugs and Biologics: Policy Considerations in Brazil The Brazilian government's policy on biologics doesn't adequately address non-biologic complex drugs. Additional guidance is needed to bring these important medicines to market. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2011 Jill B. Conner |
Complex Biologics: The View from Teva Industry and regulators alike must grapple with the sensitivities associated with developing bio-similar drugs. |
The Motley Fool September 23, 2008 Brian Lawler |
Will Generic Biologics Get Special Treatment? While the rest of the market was lost in the financial meltdown, a little-noticed report discussing some of the biopharmaceutical bills going through Congress was released. |
The Motley Fool February 22, 2011 Brian Orelli |
A Billion-Dollar Market to Open "Very Soon" Biosimilar drugs are finally coming to the U.S. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2014 Jill Wechsler |
Pharma Challenges for 2014 Pricing and personalized medicine are key themes shaping drug development and marketing |
Managed Care April 2007 Martin Sipkof |
Abbreviated Approval Process In the Works for 'Biosimilar' Drugs The Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act may be a first step to giving the FDA the legal authority to approve these drugs. |
The Motley Fool March 3, 2009 Brian Orelli |
Stop Worrying About Follow-On Biologics They're inevitable, but they won't hurt biotech as much as you might think. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler |
Rebates and Reform User-fee renewal legislation sets the stage for new policies affecting reimbursement, research, and regulatory oversight. |
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2012 Jill Wechsler |
Innovation and Collaboration A rash of "pro-innovative" approaches for testing and regulating medical products offer ways to speed more new products to market. |
Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2005 Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: Big Production Drug manufacturing costs too much and is cumbersome to regulate. FDA's answer: Quality by design, which shifts the emphasis from testing the final product to building quality into the manufacturing process from the beginning. |
Chemistry World April 24, 2008 James Mitchell Crow |
FDA takes tough line on biologic drug The US Food and Drug Administration has rejected an application from biotechnology firm Genzyme to make its already-approved, protein-based drug Myozyme in larger batches. |
The Motley Fool October 5, 2011 Arlene Weintraub |
Merck Fine-Tunes Biosimilars Strategy as FDA Guidelines Loom Merck readies itself to enter this potential new market. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2013 Jill Wechsler |
Biopharma Innovation in Trouble? Regulators, sponsors seek more productive research strategies. |
Pharmaceutical Executive March 1, 2013 Jill Wechsler |
Another Round of FDA Legislation? Pressure for action on key enforcement and regulatory issues may prompt congressional action this year. |
Managed Care February 2008 Martin Sipkoff |
FDA Approach to Generics May Be a Mixed Blessing A recently announced initiative is supposed to speed approval of generic drugs, but does it address some fundamental flaws in the approval process? |
Pharmaceutical Executive August 1, 2012 Jill Wechsler |
Fleshing Out FDASIA Medical apps, e-submissions, counterfeit drugs, and imports tucked into fairly "clean" user-fee renewal legislation. In late June leading legislators reached across party lines to quickly approve the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act. |
Pharmaceutical Executive March 1, 2012 Jill Wechsler |
When Talk is Not So Cheap FDA and industry are pushing user fees, while they struggle with curbs on communications. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2012 Jill Wechsler |
New Year, New Issues Look for action in 2012 on drug access, shortages, innovation, and transparency. The 800-pound gorilla in the room is the looming Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Obama health reform legislation. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 21, 2014 Ben Comer |
Biosimilars or Bust Will biosimimilars make much of an impact on drug cost? |
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2012 Jill Wechsler |
Changes and Challenges at FDA New user fee programs precipitate major changes at an agency under constant and intense scrutiny. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2013 Jill Wechsler |
Transformation to Characterize 2013 FDA policies will reshape drug development, while pressure to cut healthcare spending may alter drug coverage and pricing. |
The Motley Fool March 23, 2010 Brian Orelli |
No Patent! No Generics? Take Advantage of the Situation Enjoy it while it lasts, pharma. |
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2006 Sarah Houlton |
Global Report: Moving Towards Generic Biologics The European Medicines Agency hopes to complete its guidelines for the approval of biosimilar drugs early this year, paving the way for the approval of biogenerics - and a potential goldmine for the generics companies. |
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler |
Challenges, Changes, Commitments The Three Cs could be taxing on FDA resources as the new Congress brings stiffer oversight and leadership revisions to the agency |
Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler |
FDA Gets a New Look Agency expansion and globalization promote innovation, collaboration, and organizational changes |
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2013 Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: Innovation, Coverage, and Costs The backlash against high prices for new medicines will impact research, patent exclusivity, and drug benefits. |
The Motley Fool July 17, 2007 Brian Orelli |
An Investor's Guide to the New PDUFA It's important for investors in drug companies to keep up with the latest clinical trial news, but policy changes in Washington can affect companies' bottom lines just as much. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2007 Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: A Full Plate It's going to be a busy year in Washington for the pharmaceutical industry. Drug safety, unapproved uses, e-data requirements, and a shift to personalized medicine are just a few of the hot issues on tap for 2007. |
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler |
At the Helm of Industry As the lead FDA official overseeing the testing and approval of new drugs and biotech therapies for some 20 years, Dr. Janet Woodcock has built a robust and modern drug regulatory system. |
Pharmaceutical Executive April 1, 2011 |
Revisiting Reform Courts, Congress review policies and programs shaping drug costs and access. |
The Motley Fool July 18, 2011 Brian Orelli |
A $3.6 Billion Franchise at Stake Amgen and Teva settle their patent dispute, and Amgen investors have a little better idea of when the company's $3.6 billion Neupogen and Neulasta franchise might come under attack in the United States. |
The Motley Fool July 29, 2010 Brian Orelli |
Buy, Sell, or Hold: Biotech Generics Generic biotech drugs are coming. Hop on. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2005 Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: Crawford Steps Up As FDA's new commissioner takes the reins, his key challenge is restoring trust in the agency. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2006 Clinton & Wechsler |
What Ever Happened to Critical Path FDA's ambitious program to improve drug development disappeared from view almost as soon as it was announced. Suddenly, it's back, but is it here to stay? |
The Motley Fool June 26, 2009 Brian Orelli |
Novartis Leads the Pack Biosimilars come to Japan; will the U.S. be next? In the U.S., the main hang-up is how much guaranteed patent protection branded biologics will be given. |
Chemistry World March 10, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
US approves biosimilar filgrastim Sandoz's Zarxio is a generic version of filgrastim, which Amgen markets as Neupogen. |
Managed Care January 2007 John Carroll |
Debate Over Biologics Heats Up in Congress One of the possible issues is 'biosimilars,' agents that would fill the role that generics play in traditional pharmacy coverage. |
Chemistry World March 25, 2010 Rebecca Trager |
Big pharma scores in US healthcare reform President Obama has signed the biggest US healthcare reform since the 1960s, and although it is largely seen as a victory for the pharmaceutical industry, some analysts are characterising it as a 'double-edged sword'. |
The Motley Fool January 5, 2011 Brian Orelli |
Spectrum Pharma Jumps in With the Big Dogs Spectrum is developing biosimilars. |
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2006 Bryan Luce |
Back Page: Taking Hold of the Wheel Healthcare decision makers do not consistently consider drugs' value. FDA needs to be pressured to change its stance on communicating economic evidence. |
Managed Care February 2005 Thomas Morrow |
Competition Heralds Beginning of Bio-Generics There is very little competition in the biopharmaceutical sector. With the introduction of generic forms of human growth hormone, can managed care get a lower price? |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2009 Jill Wechsler |
FDA Turnaround Time Will more resources and new leadership fix FDA, or is a major overhaul in order? |
Pharmaceutical Executive July 1, 2014 Jill Wechsler |
Pre-emption and States' Rights Pharma backs federal standards for compassionate use, drug importing, data transparency, and track-and-trace. |
The Motley Fool June 25, 2007 Brian Orelli |
Leading the Pack of Follow-On Drug Makers Generic drug maker Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is taking a huge risk to get ahead of the pack, but it's well worth the rewards of being in front of its competitors. Investors, take note. |