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  • Nephrology
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  • Biosimilars are highly similar biologic agents to reference products with no clinically meaningful differences in safety, purity, or potency.
  • Biosimilars offer significant cost savings (15-30%) and improve patient access compared to originator biologics.
  • Unlike small-molecule drugs, biologics are heterogeneous, making exact copies impossible; biosimilars require rigorous evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define biosimilars and their regulatory pathway.
  • To review the global experience with biosimilars.
  • To highlight the need for education and research in nephrology regarding biosimilars.

Main Methods:

  • Review of FDA definition and approval pathway for biosimilars.
  • Analysis of global market experience with biosimilar safety, efficacy, and cost.
  • Examination of the first US biosimilar epoetin approval and its implications.

Main Results:

  • As of early 2018, nine agents were approved via the FDA pathway, none in nephrology.
  • The first US biosimilar epoetin was approved in May 2018 without interchangeability.
  • Global experience indicates favorable safety, efficacy, and cost-saving outcomes for biosimilars.

Conclusions:

  • Biosimilars represent a significant advancement in healthcare, offering economic benefits and broader access.
  • The nephrology community requires targeted educational initiatives to foster understanding and adoption of biosimilars.
  • Further research is essential to evaluate the perceptual, clinical, and economic impact of biosimilars on patients.