Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 11, 2025

In vivo Macrophage Imaging Using MR Targeted Contrast Agent for Longitudinal Evaluation of Septic Arthritis
Published on: October 20, 2013
Real-world observational study of biosimilars in inflammatory arthritis treatment: a systematic literature review
Ji-Won Kim1, Ju-Yang Jung1, Chang-Hee Suh1
1Department of Rheumatology, Ajou University School of Medicine , Suwon, Korea.
Introduction:
The use of biological agents in patients with rheumatic diseases has achieved the therapeutic target, i.e., remission or low disease activity. The share of biological agents has been growing with the approval of biosimilars, which have been recognized for their equivalent efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity to the original as well as their reduced economic burden.
Area Covered:
Biosimilars are being examined for their bioequivalence to reference products in randomized-controlled trials; however, the use of biosimilars in actual clinical practice is complicated owing to issues with switching and comorbidities. Therefore, this review describes real-world data in the rapidly evolving field of biosimilars in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthropathy, including ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.
Expert Opinion:
According to published data, the use of biosimilars for inflammatory arthritis led to no significant inferiority in treatment outcomes and resulted in considerable cost savings in the real-world. Currently, beyond the use of biosimilars, issues with the interchangeability of biosimilars, including immunogenicity, should be addressed. Strategies to overcome these concerns will improve treatment efficacy and safety in patients with inflammatory arthritis.
Related Concept Videos
Drug Products: Biologics, Biosimilars and Interchangeables
Drugs for Treatment of Crohn's Disease in IBD Using Biologic Agents: Anti-TNF
Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management
Pharmacologic...
Bioequivalence studies: Biowaivers
Genome-wide Association Studies-GWAS
GWAS does not require the identification of the target gene involved in...
Bioequivalence of Drugs: Drugs with Multiple Indications

