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What Were the 5 Biggest Controversies in the World of Biosimilars in 2019?
The Center for Biosimilars, a sister site of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), reports on the most controversial topics in the biosimilars industry in 2019.
With drug costs continuing to spiral and slower uptake in the United States compared to other parts of the world, it is perhaps natural for observers of biosimilars to ask questions, not only about well-known patent issues, but about deeper issues, such as the way biosimilars are developed, the meaning of interchangeability, and perhaps the very structure of the industry itself. Here’s a look at 5 hot topics from 2019.
Data analysis showed that 40% of patients who filled a prescription for Wegovy in 2021 or 2022 were still taking it a year later; both Democrats and reproductive rights organizations are pressuring the Biden administration to ensure health insurers fully cover contraception; CMS implemented Medicare changes in March that limited access to blood tests that help transplant recipients ensure their organs remain healthy.
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