Results for 'high cost of biologics'
Biosimilars in oncology: key role of nurses in patient education
biologics, biosimilars, cancer care, nurse
Biosimilars can reduce costs and improve access to cancer therapies, but unfamiliarity may hinder their adoption. Nurses, as trusted healthcare providers, are crucial in educating patients about biosimilars. Biosimilars are highly regulated and offer benefits comparable to existing biologic…
Jun 15th • 10 mins read
Oncology biosimilars: New developments and future directions
biologics in cancer treatment, biosimilars development, high cost of biologics, healthcare system burden, biosimilars safety, regulatory guidelines for biosimilars, immunogenicity concerns, pharmacoeconomics of biosimilars
Biologics are essential in cancer treatment as both therapeutic and supportive care agents, but they are expensive and require extensive testing to ensure safety. The high cost of developing and manufacturing biologics can be a burden on healthcare systems, limiting patient access to necessary tr…
Nov 25th • 30 mins read
A narrative review of biosimilars: a continued journey from the scientific evidence to practice implementation
Biosimilars, interchangeability, extrapolation, immunogenicity
Biologic agents have significantly improved the management of serious health conditions over the last two decades, offering better treatment outcomes and quality of life compared to traditional chemotherapy. The cost of biologic drugs is high, leading to increased healthcare expenses. This mirror…
Aug 3rd • 10 mins read
Factors associated with the uptake of biosimilars for breast cancer treatment from the perspectives of physicians and patients-Evidence from China
biosimilar, breast cancer, uptake, physician, patient
In 2021, the trastuzumab biosimilar entered clinical use in the research setting with less than 20% uptake in China, significantly lower than in the EU. Older patients are more likely to adopt biosimilars due to price sensitivity and financial concerns. Only 11.3% of patients switched from …
Jan 12th • 13 mins read