Shared First Interchangeable Biosimilar Exclusivity May Be Allowed Under US FDA User Fee Bill

Legislation in development also could create an option for tentative approval of interchangeable biosimilars.

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Sponsors may be confused by the statutory language governing first interchangeable exclusivity and whether multiple first filers could share it. • Source: Nielsen Hobbs; the Pink Sheet | Shutterstock image

Interchangeable biosimilar sponsors may gain the ability to share the associated exclusivity, similar to what often occurs among small-molecule generics.

A bill in development would ensure all sponsors who are the “first filers” for interchangeable status can receive the one...

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