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The US biosimilar market: Predictions for 2021

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It’s important that the biosimilar market continue to build on the success established last year in 2021. Based on this momentum, we’re making three predictions for 2021: we will see increased competition within individual markets pay off, expansion in the biosimilar channel to include new therapeutic categories, and more regulatory support.

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Lilly defers Alzheimer’s drug filing after CMS’ ‘disappointing’ decision

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The company has planned to filed for speedy approval of donanemab based on the results of its TRAILBLZAR-ALZ study, in the hope of being allowed by the FDA to make the drug available to patients while its confirmatory TRAILBLAZER-AZ 2 trial is still being run.

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The popular inhaler Flovent has been discontinued

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Not all alternatives will have the same insurance coverage. In addition, it is still unclear which insurance providers will cover GSK’s new generic. Beginning on January 1, the original 100% cap on Medicaid drug rebates for drug manufacturers was eliminated following the passing of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021.

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Does Medicare cover Ozempic?

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Yet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved this GLP-1 agonist injection for weight loss. Instead, it’s FDA approved to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of adverse cardiovascular events in adults with Type 2 diabetes and known heart disease. How much does Ozempic cost?

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Semaglutide tablets vs. injection: Which is best?

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For example, a 2021 report published in Frontiers in Endocrinology showed that over 3056 weeks, injectable semaglutide reduced A1C numbers by 1.51.8%, while semaglutide tablets reduced them by 1.01.4%. Since neither drug is FDA-approved for weight loss , theyre not typically covered.

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How much is Stelara without insurance?

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| How to get Stelara without insurance Stelara (ustekinumab) is an intravenous prescription drug that can treat a range of autoimmune diseases, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and active psoriatic arthritis. The drug’s list price without insurance coverage is over $25,000 every eight weeks.

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External control arms and debunking real-world data myths

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Still, in 2021, we have seen the industry evolve and develop strategies on how to establish a viable ECA. The industry has looked to regulators for guidance, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been quick to respond. To be clear, there will always be challenges in drug development, and stakeholders are no stranger to this.

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