Pfizer v. J&J Sets Stage For Biosimilar Showdown Over Exclusive Contracts

Pfizer's suit claims J&J coerced payers by vowing to withhold all Remicade rebates if any of Pfizer's biosimilar Inflectra is reimbursed, but J&J says Pfizer has failed to show the value of Inflectra.

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A lawsuit filed by Pfizer Inc. against Johnson & Johnson over its defensive contracting for Remicade (infliximab) will be a significant commercial test for the US biosimilar market. The complaint could have implications for how far brand manufacturers can go when it comes to protecting their blockbuster franchises through payer contracts, and whether or not biosimilars will have the chance to make substantial inroads in competitive markets.

Pfizer announced Sept. 20 that it filed suit against J&J in the US District Court of Eastern Pennsylvania over what...

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