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Biosimilars

Biosimilar articles covering lower-cost biologic alternatives, approvals, switching, access, and treatment decisions in IBD. Medication context emphasizes treatment decisions, safety, approvals, and therapy access.

39 articles

An Open-Label, Comparative, Parallel Clinical Trial of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Immunogenicity of the Ustekinumab Biosimilar GNR-068 and the Originally Developed Ustekinumab as a Reference Drug After a Single Subcutaneous Administration in Healthy Male Volunteers
Antibodies

An Open-Label, Comparative, Parallel Clinical Trial of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Immunogenicity of the Ustekinumab Biosimilar GNR-068 and the Originally Developed Ustekinumab as a Reference Drug After a Single Subcutaneous Administration in Healthy Male Volunteers

Ustekinumab treats Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; a biosimilar that shows similar pharmacokinetics and safety could expand treatment options and affect availability and cost.

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Infliximab originator and biosimilars have similar efficacy in children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

Infliximab originator and biosimilars have similar efficacy in children with inflammatory bowel disease.

This large pediatric registry study suggests children starting infliximab biosimilars have similar 12‑month clinical outcomes and treatment durability as those starting the originator drug — reassuring for patients and...

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