New class of generics could save consumers, insurers billions. FDA is moving carefully.

Jul 13, 2016
The European Union has some 20 "biosimilar" generics on the market; the US has one.
Pre-filled syringes of  the adalimumab biosimilar.  The biosimilar is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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'Biosimilar' drug launches for first time in U.S.

Sep 4, 2015
The new type of generic drug could reduce costs of cutting-edge medicines.