Sandoz Sees Revolution In US Biosimilars Market

After A Slow Start, Five Years On The US Is Delivering On Its Potential

Five years on from the first US biosimilar approval, the country’s biosimilars market is starting to fulfil its potential, in part driven by a recent oncology “revolution” according to Sandoz’ Sheila Frame.

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The US has celebrated five years since the first biosimilar approval and launch • Source: Shutterstock

Five years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the country’s first biosimilar – Sandoz’ Zarxio (filgrastim-sndz) – the US biosimilars market is growing into its potential, according to Sheila Frame of Sandoz.

Speaking exclusively to Generics Bulletin, the Sandoz US vice-president for marketing, market access and patient services shared her thoughts on...

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