<p>The global pharmaceutical landscape is undergoing a profound shift with the rise of biosimilars—biologic medical products that are highly similar to original biologics but manufactured by different companies. Biological therapies encompass a range of therapies, including hormones such as insulin and growth hormone, vaccines, erythropoietin (EPO), monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs), and bispecific antibodies (BsAbs), etc. As patents for many blockbuster biologic drugs expire, biosimilars provide an opportunity to improve patient access to life-saving treatments while potentially lowering healthcare costs, especially in regions with high unmet medical needs. However, the development and integration of biosimilars into mainstream healthcare comes with various challenges, including regulatory approval processes, ensuring quality, potency, efficacy, immunogenicity, safety, and overcoming market resistance. In this article, we will explore the development of biosimilars in-depth, their approval pathways, benefits, and the hurdles in achieving widespread adoption.</p>

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Developing Biosimilars: Challenges and Opportunities

  • Shubhadeep Sinha,
  • Ruby Raphael

摘要

The global pharmaceutical landscape is undergoing a profound shift with the rise of biosimilars—biologic medical products that are highly similar to original biologics but manufactured by different companies. Biological therapies encompass a range of therapies, including hormones such as insulin and growth hormone, vaccines, erythropoietin (EPO), monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs), and bispecific antibodies (BsAbs), etc. As patents for many blockbuster biologic drugs expire, biosimilars provide an opportunity to improve patient access to life-saving treatments while potentially lowering healthcare costs, especially in regions with high unmet medical needs. However, the development and integration of biosimilars into mainstream healthcare comes with various challenges, including regulatory approval processes, ensuring quality, potency, efficacy, immunogenicity, safety, and overcoming market resistance. In this article, we will explore the development of biosimilars in-depth, their approval pathways, benefits, and the hurdles in achieving widespread adoption.