Nova Scotia Becomes Sixth Jurisdiction To Implement Biosimilar Switching

Policy Welcomed By Trade And Advocacy Groups

Citizens enrolled on Nova Scotia’s Pharmacare programs have 12 months to switch to biosimilar versions of certain biologic drugs, including some insulins and medications used to treat Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. 

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Seven biosimilars have been included in the initial policy • Source: Alamy

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